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DR05 AAB

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,596 mi
Last recorded63,596 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR05 AAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 63,596 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 95,529 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 56,065 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose front bumper, due to damage on both corners (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 56,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose front bumper, due to damage on both corners (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,836 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,007 miles

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

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

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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DR05 AAB is a 2016 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 85.7%.

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 DR05 AAB registered?

DR05 AAB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is DR05 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR05 AAB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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