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BA55 HOV

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,427 mi
Last recorded114,427 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 HOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,427 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 93,396 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,107 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre tread. ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test tailgate area. ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,061 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test tailgate area. ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 56,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,518 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil level on minimum

Fail 10 Sep 2018 49,511 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,012 miles

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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BA55 HOV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA55 HOV, 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 BA55 HOV registered?

BA55 HOV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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