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RV08 MPO

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,848 mi
Last recorded139,848 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 MPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 139,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 137,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pippes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 137,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pippes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 137,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 134,501 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 131,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,507 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,246 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 118,010 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 106,058 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,873 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 92,873 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

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 MPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RV08 MPO, 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 RV08 MPO registered?

RV08 MPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RV08 MPO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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