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BG08 GPY

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,376 mi
Last recorded119,376 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 GPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 119,376 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 119,376 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,664 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,671 miles

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

undertray fitted limiting inspection of underbody

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 101,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,997 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 96,995 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,005 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,063 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 91,062 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, marked in yellow located in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, marked in yellow located in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack but not directly in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 84,493 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, marked in yellow located in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, marked in yellow located in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack but not directly in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,160 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,769 miles

damage to windscreen in zone A exceeding 10 mm but not in the derivers view of the road

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,548 miles

damage to windscreen in zone A exceeding 10mm but not in the drivers view of the road

Fail 11 Feb 2015 57,508 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to windscreen in zone A exceeding 10mm but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to windscreen in zone A exceeding 10mm but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,430 miles

chip in zone A exceeding 10mm but not in the drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Feb 2013 42,429 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

chip in zone A exceeding 10mm but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,573 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 GPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG08 GPY, 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 GPY registered?

BG08 GPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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