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KY13 JVU

2013 Mercedes-benz G-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,094 mi
Last recorded97,094 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class44,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY13 JVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 97,094 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 85,186 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 72,235 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 72,235 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 55,818 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 55,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 48,085 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 43,435 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,736 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 31,141 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2018 31,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 25,328 miles

All 4 Tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2016 18,663 miles

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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KY13 JVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class 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 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 KY13 JVU, 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 KY13 JVU registered?

KY13 JVU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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The MOT history for KY13 JVU 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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