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S8 LAK

2018 Mercedes-benz Gls

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,807 mi
Last recorded87,807 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls42,180 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 LAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,807 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 77,289 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 64,728 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 24 Apr 2023 53,912 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 53,911 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 53,894 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 Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd row belt twisted (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 46,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 34,930 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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S8 LAK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S8 LAK registered?

S8 LAK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 25 April 2018.

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