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R 996

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,304 mi
Last recorded109,304 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR 996
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 109,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,347 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 101,347 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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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R 996 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R 996, 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 R 996 registered?

R 996 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is R 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for R 996 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R 996 have outstanding finance?

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