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A26 MGW

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,062 mi
Last recorded118,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 118,062 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 109,707 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,995 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2023 96,689 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to o/s/r bumper

Fail 1 Feb 2023 96,689 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,544 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 86,537 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres worn below limit and showing cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 61,760 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,340 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 51,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall/scrubbed on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limits

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limits

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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A26 MGW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 70,408 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 A26 MGW, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A26 MGW registered?

A26 MGW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is A26 MGW safe to buy?

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