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BW57 DMY

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,816 mi
Last recorded112,816 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 112,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2024 107,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 102,102 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,832 miles

small chip on windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,875 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,464 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 64,412 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 54,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,242 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 36,432 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 31,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,242 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,341 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 DMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

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

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