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LT08 UYW

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Brown Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,542 mi
Last recorded62,542 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 UYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 62,542 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 62,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 51,072 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 44,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,394 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,054 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Nov 2018 28,113 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 28,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 22,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,564 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 20,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,879 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,060 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 103,085 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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LT08 UYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Brown with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT08 UYW, 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 LT08 UYW registered?

LT08 UYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LT08 UYW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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