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BD08 MXM

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,341 mi
Last recorded118,341 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 MXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 118,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 118,324 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 117,756 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 111,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 110,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 106,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 106,431 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 106,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine management light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 100,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2019 92,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,893 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake just met efficiency on 16%

Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn low 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn down to 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 77,493 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,493 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure rear (5.2.1a)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,673 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,011 miles

both front and osr tyres close to limit

emissions to clean to register

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,366 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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BD08 MXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD08 MXM, 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 BD08 MXM registered?

BD08 MXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is BD08 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 MXM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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