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BU08 CYL

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,927 mi
Last recorded221,927 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 CYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 221,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 199,736 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 183,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 167,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 158,018 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 153,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

wax oil needed

Pass 17 Apr 2019 150,973 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 139,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,034 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 119,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 103,220 miles

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

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

emissions too clean,not registering on DGA

Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,603 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 96,603 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,722 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 60,722 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,982 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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BU08 CYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BU08 CYL, 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 BU08 CYL registered?

BU08 CYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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