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GJ16 VAH

2016 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,930 mi
Last recorded110,930 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl54,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 VAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 110,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2024 93,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2023 78,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge deep cut no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play rack end

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,981 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 51,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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GJ16 VAH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ16 VAH, 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 GJ16 VAH registered?

GJ16 VAH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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