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FV18 ZZE

2018 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,967 mi
Last recorded52,967 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls42,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 ZZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 52,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 52,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 43,699 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 34,944 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 34,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 26,387 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 17,199 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 17,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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FV18 ZZE is a 2018 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 62.5%.

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.

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What year was FV18 ZZE registered?

FV18 ZZE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 25 August 2018.

Is FV18 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 ZZE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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