2008 Mercedes GL 4.0L Diesel · V8 YGL
2008 Mercedes GL (4.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 175,054 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES GL
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3997cc
V8 YGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 175,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V8 YGL Mileage History
- 09/12/2022152,926 mi
- 24/11/2023157,196 mi+4,270 mi
- 01/12/2023157,198 mi+2 mi
- 27/12/2024164,257 mi+7,059 mi
- 06/01/2026175,054 mi+10,797 mi
Average of roughly 7,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V8 YGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes Gl (V8 YGL) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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