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RUC 1A

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,568 mi
Last recorded94,568 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUC 1A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 94,568 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 91,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,785 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,235 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 73,812 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,343 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,889 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 62,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,005 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,842 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 50,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

2 front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,888 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 42,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 10 Aug 2019 26,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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RUC 1A is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUC 1A registered?

RUC 1A is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 16 June 2017.

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