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BJ08 BFN

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,600 mi
Last recorded121,600 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 121,600 miles

full underbody tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2024 116,730 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,611 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 109,611 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 100,010 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 100,007 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt not working (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,594 miles

All 4 tyres low

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,112 miles

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 87,881 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 83,550 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 73,860 miles

engine cover /under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 65,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 51,683 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 51,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,913 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,905 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 38,901 miles

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

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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BJ08 BFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ08 BFN, 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 BJ08 BFN registered?

BJ08 BFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 BFN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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