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X18 ABU

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,994 mi
Last recorded85,994 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 ABU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 85,994 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 85,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,962 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 66,863 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))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 55,071 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,680 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 33,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 33,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 21,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020

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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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X18 ABU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black 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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What year was X18 ABU registered?

X18 ABU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 27 April 2017.

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