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P1 KTA

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,717 mi
Last recorded109,717 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 KTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 109,717 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 103,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 96,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 93,460 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,671 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,702 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,666 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 61,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,021 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,051 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 5 Mar 2012 30,680 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,986 miles

emissions test carried out, insufficient smoke to register on test equipment

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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P1 KTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P1 KTA, 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 P1 KTA registered?

P1 KTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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