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ST08 EWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,664 mi
Last recorded159,664 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 EWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 159,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer boot slight split

Offside Front driving light inop

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 156,999 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Fail 24 Apr 2021 156,999 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 144,580 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sides front lower shock absorber bushes separating

Pass 1 May 2019 130,196 miles

glow plug lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 108,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall split

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front tyre split outer wall

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

hand brake just in limits 16%

Fail 4 Apr 2016

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall split

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

Offside Front tyre split outer wall

Pass 2 May 2015 99,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Fail 21 Apr 2015 99,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,925 miles

osf tyre sidewall damage

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

osf tyre sidewall damage

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,888 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,871 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,320 miles

near side front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 12 May 2011 45,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

near side front tyre has side wall damage

near side rear shockabsorber bamp

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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ST08 EWZ 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 ST08 EWZ, 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 ST08 EWZ registered?

ST08 EWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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