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P27 PRN

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,888 mi
Last recorded141,888 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 PRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 141,888 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 141,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 135,820 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 135,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 131,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 126,891 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 120,593 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,019 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 111,694 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,010 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,256 miles

glow plug light on dash

suspension fault light on dash

Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,685 miles

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

n/s centre, o/s centre and osr seat belts not tested due to child seats

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,084 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 37,084 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,014 miles

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

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

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

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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P27 PRN 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 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 P27 PRN, 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 P27 PRN registered?

P27 PRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is P27 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P27 PRN 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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