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LR08 PKO

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,593 mi
Last recorded128,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 128,593 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 126,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 116,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,168 miles

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))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,674 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 112,674 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,999 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 72,055 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 62,121 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,121 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 61,810 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front bumper/under guard damaged and insecure

front registration plate cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,155 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 PKO 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 PKO, 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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What year was LR08 PKO registered?

LR08 PKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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