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TE02 ALY

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

202,444 mi
Last recorded202,444 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE02 ALY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 202,444 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 198,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2023 192,648 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 191,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 182,058 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 182,033 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 178,318 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 178,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 172,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 160,107 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 146,538 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 146,535 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 137,699 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 120,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 94,085 miles
Pass 15 May 2013
Fail 15 May 2013 75,079 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,404 miles

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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TE02 ALY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TE02 ALY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TE02 ALY registered?

TE02 ALY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is TE02 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for TE02 ALY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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