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EK16 ULN

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,687 mi
Last recorded141,687 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 ULN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 141,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 141,686 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 295/40 21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 112,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 78,247 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 78,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295/40/21 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,278 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,673 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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EK16 ULN 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 71.4%.

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 EK16 ULN registered?

EK16 ULN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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