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J8 HOG

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,397 mi
Last recorded104,397 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 HOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 104,397 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 100,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 96,599 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,085 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 87,681 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,979 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,435 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,325 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2020 71,323 miles

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

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 70,610 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 59,763 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 16 Jan 2019 54,749 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 36,489 miles

Nearside Front Dipped beam flickers

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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J8 HOG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J8 HOG, 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 J8 HOG registered?

J8 HOG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is J8 HOG safe to buy?

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