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LT08 UZK

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,256 mi
Last recorded102,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 UZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 102,256 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,520 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,673 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,544 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark discoloured (advise replacement) (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder is void of tread 275/50 x 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders wearing on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil level is low

Pass 23 Nov 2019 75,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,562 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,518 miles

diesel coil light on

front tyres wearing on edges

parking brake performance just met requirements, requirement: 16%, performance: 16%

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,507 miles

glow plug light stays on

Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,449 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 41,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,177 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 33,451 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,451 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,945 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)

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 UZK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UZK, 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 UZK registered?

LT08 UZK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LT08 UZK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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