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RV08 HPX

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,832 mi
Last recorded134,832 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 HPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 134,832 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 134,831 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 132,943 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,948 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 115,306 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 100,686 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 87,783 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 87,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 73,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r park brake cable outer split

Fail 27 May 2014 73,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r park brake cable outer split

Pass 29 May 2013 61,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 49,205 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 37,779 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 37,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RV08 HPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV08 HPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 HPX registered?

RV08 HPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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The MOT history for RV08 HPX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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