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HV17 XLN

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,516 mi
Last recorded90,516 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 XLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 90,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 73,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts. ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 63,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 62,921 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 49,654 miles

3 x child seats fitted to rear seats

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 41,921 miles

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))

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2021 29,346 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,382 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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HV17 XLN 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 HV17 XLN registered?

HV17 XLN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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