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SP08 MKN

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,840 mi
Last recorded129,840 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 MKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 129,840 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,313 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 125,313 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,912 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 122,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,296 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 106,271 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,740 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,439 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,041 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

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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SP08 MKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SP08 MKN, 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 SP08 MKN registered?

SP08 MKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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