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JAY 5R

2017 Mercedes-benz Gls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,910 mi
Last recorded83,910 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls47,821 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAY 5R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 83,613 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 66,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 50,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 34,652 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,636 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 21,902 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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JAY 5R is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JAY 5R registered?

JAY 5R is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 20 December 2017.

Is JAY 5R safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAY 5R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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