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OB13 ADA

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,686 mi
Last recorded127,686 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB13 ADA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 127,686 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower frontal arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2025 126,100 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 124,757 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 124,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 119,154 miles

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

under trays fitted under vehicle unable to see some components

Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,725 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,883 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

Nearside Rear tyre out shape on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 69,883 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

Nearside Rear tyre out shape on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,634 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake peddle runner wearing smooth on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,594 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a small cut on inner edge of tread, not deep enough to expose cord.

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2016 42,222 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inside edge

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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OB13 ADA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OB13 ADA, 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 OB13 ADA registered?

OB13 ADA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 15 June 2013.

Is OB13 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OB13 ADA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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