2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS 3.0L Diesel · YM19 PHO
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2019. Recorded mileage 90,005 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLS
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM19 PHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 90,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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YM19 PHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Mercedes-Benz Gls (YM19 PHO) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YM19 PHO Mileage History
- 16/09/202245,316 mi
- 12/09/202352,698 mi+7,382 mi
- 16/09/202464,393 mi+11,695 mi
- 02/09/202578,501 mi+14,108 mi
- 08/08/202690,005 mi+11,504 mi
Average of roughly 11,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- AIRMATIC air spring leaks, compressor burnout and false AIRMATIC warningsSerious
Every X167 GLS rides on air springs, either AIRMATIC or E-Active Body Control. Specialist reliability data identifies cracked rubber bellows as the most common failure - one corner sags after the car has stood, and if it is ignored the compressor runs continuously trying to hold pressure and burns out, turning a single-strut job into a compressor plus strut bill. The same source notes a Mercedes technical bulletin for an 'AIRMATIC fault' warning caused by control-unit software rather than a mechanical leak, so a swap of struts may not clear it. Parkers confirms air suspension is standard across the range, which means no GLS escapes the cost.
- 48V ground connection torque fault and 48V battery failuresSerious
DVSA campaign R/2024/173 covers 218 UK GLS cars because the 48V ground connection under the passenger seat could come loose, with the bolts to be checked and re-torqued. Overseas recall data for the same 167 platform is more blunt: a manufacturing defect left the threaded nut securing the 48V harness under the seat inadequately torqued, and a loose connection can overheat, causing a fire risk plus widespread electrical faults on GLE and GLS cars built 2019-2022. Owners also report sudden '48V battery malfunction' warnings, loss of stop-start and a no-start that a conventional jump lead will not fix.
- DPF and AdBlue faults on the GLS 400d from short-trip useModerate
The GLS 400d runs the OM656 six-cylinder diesel with a full SCR system. Specialist reliability data warns that urban use prevents the particulate filter completing regeneration, producing warning lights, reduced power and eventually limp mode, with a blocked DPF that cannot be cleaned in situ running to a full replacement. Mercedes specialists describe the companion emissions failure pattern: an AdBlue warning, then a countdown stating the engine will not restart, usually caused by a failed dosing pump, tank heater or NOx sensor rather than low fluid level. Heavy SUVs used for school runs are the worst cases.
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