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BT13 EJV

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,666 mi
Last recorded107,666 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 EJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 107,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside wet, covers hiding source. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 103,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, source hidden by covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 96,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,135 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector broken

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease brakes clean, only pin hole found gaiter still intact at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease brakes clean, only pin hole found gaiter still intact at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on undertray looks excessive however engine running in 5 mins oil drip 20mm only. this was reported during service, October 2021 this is a borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 72,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,293 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,069 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,766 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to limit

underbody covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BT13 EJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT13 EJV, 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 BT13 EJV registered?

BT13 EJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 20 July 2013.

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