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DUD 178

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,792 mi
Last recorded56,792 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUD 178
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 56,792 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 51,362 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

active bonnet malfunction displayed on dash .

o/s/r light reflector cracked .

under trays fitted to vehicle .

Fail 30 Dec 2024 51,362 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

active bonnet malfunction displayed on dash .

o/s/r light reflector cracked .

under trays fitted to vehicle .

Fail 26 Nov 2024 51,001 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Does not adjust forward or back (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,709 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))

active bonnet malfunction warning on dash

Fail 21 Dec 2023 47,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing centre seats (10.1 (a))

Nearside 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))

active bonnet malfunction warning on dash.

Pass 23 Dec 2022 42,463 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 38,102 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 38,098 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 35,007 miles

Active Bonnet Malfunction message on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front air suspension dust gaiter split and deteriorated

Offside Front air suspension dust gaiter split and deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 31,599 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.58mm is wearing on the edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges and has cuts in the tread

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2017 29,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.58mm is wearing on the edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges and has cuts in the tread

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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DUD 178 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DUD 178, 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 DUD 178 registered?

DUD 178 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is DUD 178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUD 178 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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