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LM57 WPL

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,935 mi
Last recorded89,935 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 WPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 89,935 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm 3rd row seat belt has a hole (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 88,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 88,723 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,530 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 86,529 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,088 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,862 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,894 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,230 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing to outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,333 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 36,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,676 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 17,655 miles

front tyres wearing to outer edge

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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LM57 WPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LM57 WPL, 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 LM57 WPL registered?

LM57 WPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is LM57 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 WPL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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