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PFZ 2132

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,687 mi
Last recorded146,687 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 2132
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 146,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 146,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 140,665 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 138,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit,295/40/21 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 138,087 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit,295/40/21 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 132,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,234 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,157 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 126,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,052 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

air suspension malfunction

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 122,047 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

air suspension malfunction

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 113,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear. Undertrays and engine cover fitted

Coolant level low

Low emitter - no emissions report

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PFZ 2132 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PFZ 2132, 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 PFZ 2132 registered?

PFZ 2132 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is PFZ 2132 safe to buy?

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