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HJ17 VHM

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,669 mi
Last recorded88,669 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 VHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 85,626 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 85,583 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2024 81,866 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 72,668 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,399 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,493 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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HJ17 VHM is a 2017 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 88.9%.

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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What year was HJ17 VHM registered?

HJ17 VHM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is HJ17 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ17 VHM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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