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Y888 JCP

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,481 mi
Last recorded133,481 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 JCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 133,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 131,997 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,652 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 128,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 120,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 112,458 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,171 miles

emissions too low to detect

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,582 miles

suspect diesel leak smell of diesel

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,308 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,816 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 46,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,895 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 20,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,430 miles

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

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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Y888 JCP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y888 JCP, 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 Y888 JCP registered?

Y888 JCP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is Y888 JCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y888 JCP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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