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YD08 KWZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,017 mi
Last recorded150,017 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 KWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 150,017 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 149,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 149,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 147,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,102 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 145,677 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 145,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 144,698 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 135,856 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 135,856 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 125,607 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,415 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,363 miles

belly pan fitted

both front and rear discs slight wear

Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,735 miles

outer sills covered

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

belly pan fitted

front pads appear low

offside side repeater lens damaged

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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YD08 KWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD08 KWZ, 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 YD08 KWZ registered?

YD08 KWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 KWZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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