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5 AMS

2016 Mercedes-benz Gla

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,110 mi
Last recorded114,110 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gla47,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 AMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGla
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 114,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,235 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 82,235 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S AND O/S ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S AND O/S ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 59,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc badly lipped on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear dust cap missing from tyre valve

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,897 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,134 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 28,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 23,650 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gla?

Based on 485,860 MOT tests across 69,226 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
69,226
On UK Roads
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5 AMS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gla in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Gla models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 47,552 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 Gla typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5 AMS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gla, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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