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PH61 LEW

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,432 mi
Last recorded119,432 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH61 LEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 119,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 109,667 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 109,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

uneven pad wear across rear axle

Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,081 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 93,393 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,466 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 69,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 55,781 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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PH61 LEW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PH61 LEW registered?

PH61 LEW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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