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YH08 WTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,447 mi
Last recorded185,447 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 185,447 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 185,447 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 183,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 176,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 159,528 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 159,528 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 143,963 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,027 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 126,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,216 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,214 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,142 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,730 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YH08 WTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH08 WTJ, 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 YH08 WTJ registered?

YH08 WTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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