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OO05 GUR

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,622 mi
Last recorded90,622 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 GUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 90,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 89,736 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 89,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,922 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,657 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 85,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 84,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 82,134 miles

Offside Rear parking brake cable bad condition

signs of oil under vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,632 miles

n/s/r tyre has had puncture repair very close to edge

o/s parking brake cable poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2016 72,632 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre has had puncture repair very close to edge

o/s parking brake cable poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014
Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,441 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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OO05 GUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OO05 GUR, 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 OO05 GUR registered?

OO05 GUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is OO05 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO05 GUR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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