MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine and glow plug lights on
Handbrake cable corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
Handbrake cable corroded
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine and glow plug lights on
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine and under trays fitted
sill trims fitted
engine and under trays fitted
engine and under trays fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ,corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ,corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All tyres on 2mm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?
Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV08 TXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 OV08 TXJ, 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 OV08 TXJ registered?
OV08 TXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 April 2008.
Is OV08 TXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV08 TXJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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