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LO08 GOH

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

194,481 mi
Last recorded194,481 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 194,481 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, o/s+n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair imbalance front;18/cent, rear;27/cent. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 191,135 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 187,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 186,168 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 179,308 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 171,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 152,249 miles

slight reserve travel on parking brake pedal

Pass 12 Jan 2018 134,268 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 114,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,813 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 71,608 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,984 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 25 May 2012 41,044 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 26,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LO08 GOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LO08 GOH, 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 LO08 GOH registered?

LO08 GOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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