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R8 VCL

2018 Mercedes-benz GT

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,986 mi
Last recorded7,986 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz GT13,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGT
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 7,986 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 7,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2025 6,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Aug 2024 6,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Aug 2023 5,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 4,460 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 3,035 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS Tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz GT?

Based on 10,068 MOT tests across 1,689 vehicles.

93.2%
Pass Rate
2,180
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,689
On UK Roads
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R8 VCL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz GT in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 13,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz GT typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R8 VCL registered?

R8 VCL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz GT, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is R8 VCL safe to buy?

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