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K18 RDS

2014 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,926 mi
Last recorded124,926 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl62,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 RDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 124,926 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 124,926 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 105,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 93,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 80,819 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,809 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 65,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,293 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 50,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 35,793 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 35,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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

Pass 12 May 2017 24,613 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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K18 RDS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 62,433 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K18 RDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K18 RDS registered?

K18 RDS is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 2 September 2014.

Is K18 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 RDS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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