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LR08 PHY

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,161 mi
Last recorded138,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 PHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 138,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottem arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 130,720 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 130,448 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety possible oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 Dec 2021 121,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 121,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,384 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 112,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,709 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 86,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 86,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,964 miles

(1) n/s/r red reflector has slight damage

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,912 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,307 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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LR08 PHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR08 PHY, 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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LR08 PHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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