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YM57 UEG

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,535 mi
Last recorded161,535 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM57 UEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 161,535 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 161,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 158,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 157,932 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing side repeater (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 247,346 miles

headlight beam deflectors fitted to both headlights

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 149,231 miles

headlight deflectors fitted at time of retest

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2020 149,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 228,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 228,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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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YM57 UEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YM57 UEG, 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 YM57 UEG registered?

YM57 UEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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