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AB09 ABS

2018 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,185 mi
Last recorded140,185 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls42,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 ABS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 140,185 miles

Brake pad warning displayed - all pads ok

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 140,185 miles

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

Brake pad warning displayed - all pads ok

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 117,741 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three seatbelts ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,419 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres treads getting down and slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,970 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 61,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,814 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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AB09 ABS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AB09 ABS registered?

AB09 ABS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 17 May 2018.

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