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A17 BOS

2018 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,225 mi
Last recorded47,225 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls42,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 47,225 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 47,222 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 36,739 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 26,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 16,554 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gls?

Based on 14,258 MOT tests across 2,408 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
8,145
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
2,408
On UK Roads
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A17 BOS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 42,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 BOS registered?

A17 BOS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is A17 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 BOS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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