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BJ08 XFY

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,715 mi
Last recorded154,715 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 154,715 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 154,715 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 151,201 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 149,035 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 144,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 137,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 126,418 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,445 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,930 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 95,708 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 95,708 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 90,054 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 90,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 82,767 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 71,780 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 XFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ08 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

BJ08 XFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BJ08 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 XFY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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