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OU18 XZE

2018 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,843 mi
Last recorded97,843 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls42,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 XZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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 24 Jul 2024 82,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is wear thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 82,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is wear thin on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 65,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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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OU18 XZE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU18 XZE registered?

OU18 XZE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 12 June 2018.

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