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LJ66 VUG

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,580 mi
Last recorded81,580 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ66 VUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 81,580 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 81,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected Air suspension. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,235 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,560 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,884 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,129 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 33,653 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 32,569 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2019 20,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 20,520 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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LJ66 VUG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 52,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes-benz Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 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 LJ66 VUG registered?

LJ66 VUG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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