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RV08 MSU

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,086 mi
Last recorded75,086 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,899 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 68,899 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,867 miles

Nearside sidestep damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 51,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs fail light on front right seat belt

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,001 miles

low emitor

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 MSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

RV08 MSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is RV08 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 MSU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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