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N300 GJS

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,695 mi
Last recorded149,695 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 GJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 149,695 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 149,695 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 142,351 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 142,346 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 137,954 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,229 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 137,171 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 110,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 96,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 79,166 miles

engine/under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,410 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,771 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smell of fuel from engine

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,914 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 32,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,080 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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N300 GJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N300 GJS, 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 N300 GJS registered?

N300 GJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for N300 GJS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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