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FAO 173N

2020 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,734 mi
Last recorded31,734 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAO 173N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 31,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2026 170,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2026 31,602 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 162,434 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 24,874 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 152,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 19,600 miles

Engine cover and under shields fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2023 144,735 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 144,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 15,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in side wall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2022 126,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 126,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,526 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 108,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,580 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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FAO 173N is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The Mercedes-benz Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FAO 173N registered?

FAO 173N is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 30 June 2020.

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The MOT history for FAO 173N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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