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EK18 SKD

2018 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,921 mi
Last recorded95,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls42,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 SKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 95,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2025 88,139 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 87,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 May 2024 76,429 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 63,715 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 63,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2022 50,496 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 26,552 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 26,070 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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EK18 SKD is a 2018 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK18 SKD registered?

EK18 SKD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 10 April 2018.

Is EK18 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 SKD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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