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SJ02 SEL

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,654 mi
Last recorded88,654 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 80,008 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,974 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 61,490 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 51,096 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,843 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,983 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 30,983 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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SJ02 SEL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ02 SEL registered?

SJ02 SEL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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