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MU55 FFY

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,822 mi
Last recorded83,822 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU55 FFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,822 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 67,518 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 67,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 53,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 37,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 22,155 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 17,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 17,168 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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MU55 FFY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MU55 FFY registered?

MU55 FFY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is MU55 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU55 FFY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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