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BW57 DMX

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,120 mi
Last recorded149,120 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 DMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 149,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 146,423 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 143,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 139,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 127,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 123,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,392 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 119,380 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,754 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,588 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,762 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,080 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 28,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front & nearside rear tyres all worn low on edges & cracking in tread areas

diesel lamp on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,962 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,714 miles

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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BW57 DMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW57 DMX, 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 BW57 DMX registered?

BW57 DMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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The MOT history for BW57 DMX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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