MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to limit (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake is binding - close to limit
Offside headlamp beam is slightly discoloured
Offside windscreen washer is poor
engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components
oil leak from engine
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside front tyre has a deep cut on the sidewall but not exposing cords
nearside rear tyre has a nail
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?
Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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YY08 LJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 YY08 LJO, 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 YY08 LJO registered?
YY08 LJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 9 May 2008.
Is YY08 LJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for YY08 LJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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