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C16 GOE

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,889 mi
Last recorded102,889 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 GOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 102,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 97,822 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 97,822 miles

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

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 Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 92,469 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,001 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean

Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,096 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,960 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 58,925 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has a temp. repair on edge of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,255 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 53,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,843 miles

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

Offside Front 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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C16 GOE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C16 GOE, 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 C16 GOE registered?

C16 GOE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is C16 GOE safe to buy?

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