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2016 Mercedes-benz Gla

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,307 mi
Last recorded98,307 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gla47,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration970 SF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGla
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 98,307 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 95,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 77,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 65,819 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 60,176 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 60,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 55,087 miles

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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970 SF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gla in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was 970 SF registered?

970 SF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gla, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is 970 SF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 970 SF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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