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WF08 WXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Blue Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,500 mi
Last recorded148,500 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 WXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 148,500 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 134,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 125,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,054 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 105,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 94,810 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,716 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 89,002 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 89,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 79,921 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,594 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 69,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 60,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage no cords exposed

offside front tyre inner sidewall damage

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,481 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 40,481 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 40,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,815 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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WF08 WXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Blue with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF08 WXS, 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 WF08 WXS registered?

WF08 WXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is WF08 WXS safe to buy?

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