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X166 GLS

2016 Mercedes-benz Gls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

159,915 mi
Last recorded159,915 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls52,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 GLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGls
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 159,915 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 141,676 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 120,137 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,315 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,542 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 56,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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X166 GLS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 52,024 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 10 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 X166 GLS registered?

X166 GLS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gls, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is X166 GLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X166 GLS 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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