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OE08 OCR

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,556 mi
Last recorded133,556 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 OCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,556 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 122,880 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 122,880 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 116,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 103,091 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 99,715 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 86,769 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 86,769 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,414 miles

foot brake anti slip pad worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,599 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,185 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 43,185 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 42,300 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 30,934 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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OE08 OCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE08 OCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OE08 OCR registered?

OE08 OCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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