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R8 YCC

2008 Mercedes-benz Gle

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

83,249 mi
Last recorded83,249 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 83,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 109,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,839 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,535 miles

Parking Brake system indicates a fault but operates as intended - warning on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2024 69,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 105,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 57,952 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,488 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 101,294 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Both rear anti roll bar links fitted on the wrong side

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,027 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,922 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean

Pass 2 Feb 2021 38,461 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,234 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,929 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 87,882 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 87,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,884 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 85,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,294 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,041 miles

washers weak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,985 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,918 miles

front rear brake discs slightly scord

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,282 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gle?

Based on 182,344 MOT tests across 35,681 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
7,950
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,681
On UK Roads
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R8 YCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gle in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

The Mercedes-benz Gle typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R8 YCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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