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SA51 RFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,955 mi
Last recorded78,955 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 RFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 78,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front 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 13 Aug 2025 75,209 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,432 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 68,895 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 50,015 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,912 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,009 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,919 miles

Nearside Front 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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SA51 RFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA51 RFA, 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 SA51 RFA registered?

SA51 RFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is SA51 RFA safe to buy?

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