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LB08 BCO

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 126,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 121,905 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 121,791 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 116,298 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,326 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,143 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,845 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 98,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 88,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,824 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,190 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 77,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Service brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth on edge

Pass 23 May 2012 33,036 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 33,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack in front registration plate.

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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LB08 BCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,380 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB08 BCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LB08 BCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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