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LH58 ARU

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,183 mi
Last recorded42,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH58 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 42,183 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,083 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,915 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,758 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,218 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,752 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,561 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,303 miles

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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LH58 ARU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LH58 ARU, 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 LH58 ARU registered?

LH58 ARU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is LH58 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH58 ARU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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