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A5 AMS

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,167 mi
Last recorded157,167 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 AMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 157,167 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 145,840 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 142,541 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 140,756 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,360 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,396 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,957 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 69,957 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on at all time (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 42,863 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 42,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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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A5 AMS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 52,024 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 10 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 A5 AMS registered?

A5 AMS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is A5 AMS safe to buy?

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