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S17 MOW

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

180,594 mi
Last recorded180,594 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 MOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 180,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension Component Surface Corroded And Under Footstep

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2023 180,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 172,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 166,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 157,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 145,940 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 145,546 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 140,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 132,789 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 129,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 121,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,263 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 91,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,775 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,732 miles

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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S17 MOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S17 MOW, 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 S17 MOW registered?

S17 MOW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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