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LB08 BSV

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,932 mi
Last recorded88,932 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,108 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,331 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 23 Feb 2024 83,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged third row seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened third row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays and covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,104 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 27 Jan 2022 76,563 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Fail 3 Dec 2020 73,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre section (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre section belt taped restricting buckle movement (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 68,885 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,076 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,076 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,885 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,686 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,103 miles

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)

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 BSV 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 BSV, 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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What year was LB08 BSV registered?

LB08 BSV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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