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B18 ALU

2016 Mercedes-benz Gl

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,139 mi
Last recorded59,139 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl54,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 59,139 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 54,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 54,420 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 45,417 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,568 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,418 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn smoorh

both front tyres inner edge worn smooth

Pass 5 Oct 2020 25,075 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))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 21,825 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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B18 ALU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 54,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 ALU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B18 ALU registered?

B18 ALU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is B18 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 ALU 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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