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VX17 UGR

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,341 mi
Last recorded206,341 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 UGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 206,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 295/40/21. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 295/40/21. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear/worn smooth. 295/40/21. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 201,078 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have slight edge wear. 295/40/21. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2025 201,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 295/40/21. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 295/40/21. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. 295/40/21. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have slight edge wear. 295/40/21. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 194,425 miles

wear evident in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2024 194,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front outer cv joint severely worn

wear evident in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2023 170,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 170,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on very inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 141,013 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 108,597 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 Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,062 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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VX17 UGR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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VX17 UGR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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