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BJ08 XFT

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,905 mi
Last recorded116,905 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 116,905 miles

All jacking points corroded

Covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2025 116,900 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

All jacking points corroded

Covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,553 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,438 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,082 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,088 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,630 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 96,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,862 miles

Brake Pad Wear Warning Message on Information Display

Offside Front Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wiring is Damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,614 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 71,651 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuing some testable items

front brake pads appear to be getting low

vehicle presented as 4 seats excluding driver

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in the off side rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Off side rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,539 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,015 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 51,015 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 47,857 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,084 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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BJ08 XFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ08 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

BJ08 XFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is BJ08 XFT safe to buy?

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