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WF58 HYM

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,625 mi
Last recorded81,625 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 HYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 76,418 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2023 70,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,724 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 64,701 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,653 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 57,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 50,356 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 50,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 46,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,807 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 May 2016 40,848 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,160 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 30,783 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,975 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,249 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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WF58 HYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc 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 WF58 HYM, 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 WF58 HYM registered?

WF58 HYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WF58 HYM 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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