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BG08 GMZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,988 mi
Last recorded113,988 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 GMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 113,988 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 110,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,855 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,380 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 78,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 73,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,621 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,829 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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BG08 GMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG08 GMZ, 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 BG08 GMZ registered?

BG08 GMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is BG08 GMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 GMZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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