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LG58 LAA

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 LAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 71,530 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,070 miles

rear brake disc's lipped & wearing

rear brake pads 90% worn.

engine front under tray area oily (offside)

nearside rear tyre 2.mm tread depth & has a cut on tread.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 62,617 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,943 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 32,047 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,860 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 27,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,914 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

foot brake pedal worn pad

Fail 30 Aug 2011 14,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

foot brake pedal worn pad

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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LG58 LAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG58 LAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG58 LAA registered?

LG58 LAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is LG58 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 LAA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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