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GL08 HGZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 98,623 miles

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))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 98,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,460 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,869 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,070 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 68,068 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,752 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

both rear tyres low tread depths at 2mm (Advise attention

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit and worn on inner edge (Advise attention Borderline

o/s/f tyre tread depth very close to limit (Advise attention Borderline

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,692 miles

both rear tyres getting low at 3mm

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre has some damage to outer sidewall and tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

Pass 8 May 2019 55,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 53,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,402 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 46,359 miles

brake pedal anti slip in a poor condition

Pass 1 May 2015 40,538 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,101 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,829 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,647 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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GL08 HGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black 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 GL08 HGZ, 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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GL08 HGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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