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E7 PLJ

2013 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,127 mi
Last recorded94,127 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class44,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 94,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,544 miles

Exhaust joints heavily corroded both sides

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,003 miles

Exhaust joints heavily corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,462 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,462 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,807 miles

Both sides exhaust joint heavily corroded

Both sides swivel hubs starting to leak

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))

Hand brake effort only just met requirements [17%]

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,868 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

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

Front Pads 2/3 worn

Hand brake travel and only just met requirements 16%

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,732 miles

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

Hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,711 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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E7 PLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,116 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 G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E7 PLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E7 PLJ registered?

E7 PLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 8 January 2013.

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