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E1 JLJ

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,861 mi
Last recorded56,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 JLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 56,861 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes have play and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Trays.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 47,412 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 46,478 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 42,600 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 37,698 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 28,575 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 25,243 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 25,243 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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E1 JLJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 47,821 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 9 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 E1 JLJ registered?

E1 JLJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 6 May 2017.

Is E1 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 JLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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