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OU08 YGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,425 mi
Last recorded134,425 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 134,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 133,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine undercover, some screws missing

Pass 2 Dec 2018 127,816 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2018 127,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 119,016 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 118,968 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,690 miles

parking brake cables have damege

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,221 miles

3d plates fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear parking brake cables corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 85,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

3d plates fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear parking brake cables corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,346 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front brake discs worn

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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OU08 YGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU08 YGJ, 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 OU08 YGJ registered?

OU08 YGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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