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EU16 UCD

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,879 mi
Last recorded86,879 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 UCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 86,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,954 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 69,328 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 46,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has some slight damage

Offside Rear jacking up rubber missing

mist of oil under the gear box

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,477 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 34,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,849 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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EU16 UCD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU16 UCD registered?

EU16 UCD is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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