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BUX 5T

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,483 mi
Last recorded149,483 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUX 5T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 149,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 142,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 133,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL TYRES CUT TO CORDS (275/50 R20) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pre flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,380 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting repair covered in underseal Underbody covers fitted (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 124,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,441 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 112,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 104,057 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,117 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,893 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,079 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated all visable pads checked and ok

suspect manifold exhaust blow

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,249 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 39,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid cap missing

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl 320?

Based on 13,304 MOT tests across 894 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,491
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
894
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 356
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 182
position lamp(s) not working 131
Brake pipe excessively corroded 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 95
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BUX 5T is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 90,722 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUX 5T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BUX 5T registered?

BUX 5T is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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