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MR 8038

2018 Mercedes-benz Gls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls42,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR 8038
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 127,453 miles

Nearside Rear boot lense cover damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 36,019 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 36,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,714 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 115,714 miles

Offside 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 Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer lamp unit lens damaged

Nearside Rear boot lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2024 35,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 305/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 105,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2023 34,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,701 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 33,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,992 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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MR 8038 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MR 8038 registered?

MR 8038 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is MR 8038 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR 8038 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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