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V24 AHM

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,848 mi
Last recorded114,848 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV24 AHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 114,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2026

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 113,557 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 113,557 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,237 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 106,157 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from engine area.

Fail 14 Jul 2021 97,062 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to the rubber flexi hose/ leaking brake fluid. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake requirements only just met?

slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,463 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 86,365 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,845 miles

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

parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 18 Sep 2017 71,845 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,779 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,745 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,533 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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V24 AHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V24 AHM, 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 V24 AHM registered?

V24 AHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is V24 AHM safe to buy?

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