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LF08 EAW

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,262 mi
Last recorded65,262 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 65,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 64,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 63,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,349 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 61,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,387 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 55,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,558 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 52,558 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats missing ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,264 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 45,264 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,571 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 33,292 miles

Car Horn sound starting to Deteriorated but is loud enough to be heard by another road user

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,292 miles

Car Horn sound starting to Deteriorated but is loud enough to be heard by another road user

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,748 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,494 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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LF08 EAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF08 EAW, 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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LF08 EAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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