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P1 EKB

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,619 mi
Last recorded179,619 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 EKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 179,619 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 179,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 156,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 133,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,471 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,106 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 84,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,188 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 36,266 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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P1 EKB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 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 P1 EKB registered?

P1 EKB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 30 May 2016.

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The MOT history for P1 EKB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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