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PJ08 WMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,376 mi
Last recorded96,376 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl84,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 WMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 96,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 92,134 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,284 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,567 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,416 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,150 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 65,055 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 60,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,331 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 60,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,243 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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PJ08 WMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PJ08 WMG, 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 PJ08 WMG registered?

PJ08 WMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is PJ08 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 WMG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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