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A40 ESH

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,253 mi
Last recorded110,253 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 ESH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 110,253 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 38,910 miles

Engine & UnderTray Covers Fitted unable to see testable items

Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,215 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 27,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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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A40 ESH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A40 ESH registered?

A40 ESH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is A40 ESH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A40 ESH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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