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SF08 WUP

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Blue Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,762 mi
Last recorded103,762 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 WUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 103,762 miles

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

all four brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 103,760 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 103,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,689 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 103,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear 3rd row

Fail 10 Dec 2021 103,578 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear 3rd row

Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 98,031 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,514 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Cracked and holed(In Bumper) (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,828 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,338 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,915 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside park brake cable deteriorated

offside front level sensor link rod bent

rear level sensor link rod ball joints seized

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,673 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,794 miles

handbrake cable , n/s outer cable split

Pass 10 May 2011 25,793 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on outer edge

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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SF08 WUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Blue 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 SF08 WUP, 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 SF08 WUP registered?

SF08 WUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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