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L21 JKA

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 JKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,842 miles

Rear tyre wearing thin on the inner edge /cracking /both

Fail 24 Mar 2025 72,842 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear tyre wearing thin on the inner edge /cracking /both

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,291 miles

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

Offside Front asymmetric tyre fitted the wrong way around

Pass 27 Mar 2023 55,838 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,768 miles

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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L21 JKA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L21 JKA registered?

L21 JKA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 27 November 2017.

Is L21 JKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 JKA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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