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AO18 GLY

2018 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,877 mi
Last recorded144,877 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls42,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 GLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 144,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 144,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 124,609 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 124,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 105,075 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 105,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 58,974 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 58,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,763 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot wet

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

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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AO18 GLY is a 2018 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 60%.

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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AO18 GLY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 22 March 2018.

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