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YX08 ZJY

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,065 mi
Last recorded145,065 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 145,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 137,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 129,910 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 129,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 128,966 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 128,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,179 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 124,177 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,324 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 11 Sep 2019 120,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,921 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 115,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,402 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS NEARSIDE TO OFFSIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 107,401 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,341 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,284 miles

4 child seats fitted not alowing full inspection of adult belts

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,394 miles

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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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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What year was YX08 ZJY registered?

YX08 ZJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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