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2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,752 mi
Last recorded159,752 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 32090,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 TWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl 320
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 159,752 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Indicators are slow to react

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe bush's are deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2024 152,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 150,658 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 148,200 miles

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

Under tray fitted obstructing view of some under engine components

Fail 31 Mar 2022 148,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray fitted obstructing view of some under engine components

Pass 20 Mar 2021 142,394 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osr on 2/3mm 275/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 142,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit need to be below 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osr on 2/3mm 275/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 133,946 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 126,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 123,960 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 119,154 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,341 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,049 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 103,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear parking brake cables(outer casing) damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,295 miles

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

auxillary belt perished

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,991 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,252 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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5 TWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5 TWC, 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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5 TWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Gl 320, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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