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X1 TTB

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,341 mi
Last recorded121,341 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 TTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 121,341 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 113,534 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded slight

Fail 25 Jun 2024 113,525 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded slight

Pass 4 May 2023 105,159 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 105,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 100,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 89,231 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 85,537 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 79,700 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,080 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Under tray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 72,069 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,946 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,908 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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X1 TTB 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 X1 TTB, 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 X1 TTB registered?

X1 TTB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is X1 TTB safe to buy?

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