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BGZ 5391

2016 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,840 mi
Last recorded74,840 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl54,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 5391
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 65,375 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 65,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 56,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 44,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 40,780 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 40,641 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 31,405 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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BGZ 5391 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BGZ 5391, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGZ 5391 registered?

BGZ 5391 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is BGZ 5391 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 5391 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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