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S3 COB

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,448 mi
Last recorded100,448 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 COB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 100,448 miles

Nearside 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 4 Oct 2024 94,241 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 91,139 miles

3rd row seatbelts not fully inspected due to luggage and seats being folded

Fail 22 Feb 2024 91,053 miles

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

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

3rd row seatbelts not fully inspected due to luggage and seats being folded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 70,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 61,628 miles

BOTH rear tyres showing just over 2mm of tread in places

n/s 3rd row seatbelt not checked due to seat folded and luggage

Pass 17 Jun 2020 52,624 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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S3 COB 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 S3 COB registered?

S3 COB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is S3 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 COB 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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