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GL13 MER

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,617 mi
Last recorded59,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,617 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 55,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,409 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 51,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 46,871 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2022 41,741 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 35,210 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,097 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 30,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,722 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 26,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 21,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,013 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,677 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

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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GL13 MER is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Blue 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 GL13 MER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL13 MER?

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What year was GL13 MER registered?

GL13 MER is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is GL13 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 MER 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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