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LJ18 XUK

2018 Mercedes-benz Gls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls42,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 XUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 74,970 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,988 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd row seats dog cage fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2024 55,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body component insecure n/s/f wheel arch trim insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seats dog cage fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,644 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 34,532 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))

Pass 25 May 2021 25,239 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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LJ18 XUK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ18 XUK registered?

LJ18 XUK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is LJ18 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 XUK 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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