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GS05 SEV

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,614 mi
Last recorded131,614 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 SEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,614 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 131,589 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 106,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2023 94,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,073 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,774 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,935 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,312 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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GS05 SEV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GS05 SEV, 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 GS05 SEV registered?

GS05 SEV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is GS05 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS05 SEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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