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B5 MKA

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,656 mi
Last recorded146,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 146,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 138,270 miles

Nearside repeater lamp working but dim

Pass 20 Jan 2024 126,994 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 103,730 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,725 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 79,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,620 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 43,443 miles

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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B5 MKA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B5 MKA registered?

B5 MKA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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The MOT history for B5 MKA 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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