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DF08 ZLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,680 mi
Last recorded140,680 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 ZLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 140,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to flexi hose ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( to flexi hose ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( both ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 140,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steerimg rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 137,634 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 137,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 130,909 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 130,906 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 126,661 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 126,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 121,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,247 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 89,247 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 88,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,218 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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DF08 ZLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF08 ZLK, 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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DF08 ZLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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