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G8 BLO

2011 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

60,517 mi
Last recorded60,517 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl79,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 BLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 60,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 95,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 59,154 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 94,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 94,714 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 94,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 54,061 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 93,717 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 93,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 53,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,960 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 53,523 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,281 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,461 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 39,204 miles

prop shaft centre seal leaking grease

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,885 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 70,885 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,066 miles

Lower undertrays fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted,unable to check full operation of seatbelt

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk buckle case damaged,not affecting operation of seatbelt

Upper engine cover fitted

emissions to low to gain reading on smoke machine

Pass 18 May 2015 59,950 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,936 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 51,969 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2013 42,045 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 40,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,753 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,542 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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G8 BLO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 79,036 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 G8 BLO, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 BLO registered?

G8 BLO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is G8 BLO safe to buy?

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