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FH17 RUW

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,693 mi
Last recorded37,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH17 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 37,693 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 35,424 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt fully on 3rd row seat due to boot full

Offside Rear unable to check seat belt fully on 3rd row seat due to boot full

Pass 19 Jan 2024 33,074 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 29,878 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 25,338 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 20,332 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 18,897 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 16,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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FH17 RUW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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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How do I check the history of FH17 RUW?

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What year was FH17 RUW registered?

FH17 RUW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is FH17 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH17 RUW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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