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EK13 LXC

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 LXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 101,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 84,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 71,570 miles

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Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,588 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 59,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row near and offside ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 55,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,413 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2019 40,935 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row of seats ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 40,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has digs in sidewall

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row of seats ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,637 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,710 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,382 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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EK13 LXC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK13 LXC, 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 EK13 LXC registered?

EK13 LXC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is EK13 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 LXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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