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BL16 EDK

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,201 mi
Last recorded137,201 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 EDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 137,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 131,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 121,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 85,608 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 85,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,292 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 71,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 53,703 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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BL16 EDK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL16 EDK registered?

BL16 EDK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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