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NO03 ESG

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,111 mi
Last recorded120,111 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO03 ESG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 120,111 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 111,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged. hair-line crack.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 88,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged. hair-line crack.

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 20 Jun 2022 77,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted as marked. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/40zr21. 2.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre as marked.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight loss of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/40zr21. 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/40zr21. 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. worn smooth on inside edges.ply or cords soon. 295/40zr21 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,787 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease loss (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres have wear on inside edges.295/40r21

Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,297 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 54,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cuts/tear on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,626 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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NO03 ESG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver 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 NO03 ESG, 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 NO03 ESG registered?

NO03 ESG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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