MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable snapped at rear (1.1.15 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
parking brake efficiency only just met requirements
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
parking brake efficiency only just met requirements
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
travel in parking brake pedal
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS NEARSIDE TO OFFSIDE (3.6.B.2c)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended ALL TEST LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AT REST, FAULT ON DASH DISPLAY. (1.9.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS NEARSIDE TO OFFSIDE (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
4 child seats fitted not alowing full inspection of adult belts
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?
Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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YX08 ZJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YX08 ZJY, 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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YX08 ZJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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