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Y3 DBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,454 mi
Last recorded128,454 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 128,454 miles

all rear components corroded and rear bushes deteriorated

all under trays fitted

all under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2019 128,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all rear components corroded and rear bushes deteriorated

all under trays fitted

all under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 123,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 123,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 109,625 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade rubber torn

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,273 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 54,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 28,640 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,897 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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Y3 DBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y3 DBO, 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 Y3 DBO registered?

Y3 DBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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The MOT history for Y3 DBO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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