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SA03 RAB

2021 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,595 mi
Last recorded19,595 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Gl33,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 RAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 19,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,964 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 15,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 12,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 86,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,780 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 82,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 77,732 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,424 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2019 66,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 59,805 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,805 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 58,216 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 58,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,621 miles
Pass 6 May 2015
Pass 21 May 2014 40,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,913 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,246 miles

emissions are too clean to be detected

front tyres are wearing low on edges

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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SA03 RAB is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 33,176 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 SA03 RAB, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA03 RAB registered?

SA03 RAB is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 26 March 2021.

Is SA03 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 RAB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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