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HV16 AVX

2016 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,040 mi
Last recorded52,040 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl54,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 AVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 52,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2025 47,571 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 47,519 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 43,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 40,426 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 40,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall has a deep cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 33,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,350 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 27,350 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,094 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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HV16 AVX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV16 AVX, 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 HV16 AVX registered?

HV16 AVX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is HV16 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV16 AVX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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