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SP08DFU
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ GL
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 3997cc
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- Registration SP08DFU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model GL
- Year 2008
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 3997cc
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- Expires 18 May 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
15 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 114,277 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2027 12 Jun 202619 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,150 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
29 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
4 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,823 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,731 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,495 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,766 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,960 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front fog lamp is inoperative
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,303 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,677 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,118 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2019 12 Jun 20268 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Brake performance not tested no handbrake n/s/r rear pad on metal (3.7.A.1)
- Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped (3.5.1b)
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,439 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018 12 Jun 20263 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,286 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre worn to 2mm close to legal limit
- Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm close to legal limit
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,965 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,455 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,646 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,037 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 21,037 MI
12 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,596 MI
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SP08DFU was registered on 2008-03-26
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