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SN57 KZP

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,581 mi
Last recorded142,581 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 KZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 142,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 126,261 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 126,261 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,426 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded in holding clip (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 104,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded in holding clip (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake cable corroded

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and has low tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border pass (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border pass (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,079 miles

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

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

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

zero drift emission

Fail 11 Jun 2015 60,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

squeek on handbrake mech inside rear discs

zero drift emission

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is wearing outer outer edge of tread

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 47,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,713 miles

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

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,307 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres close to limit on edges

rear brake discs slightly scored

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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SN57 KZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN57 KZP, 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 SN57 KZP registered?

SN57 KZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is SN57 KZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN57 KZP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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