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S555 VSR

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,676 mi
Last recorded109,676 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 VSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 109,676 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 104,470 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 93,869 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,114 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,560 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 78,402 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,109 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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S555 VSR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S555 VSR, 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 S555 VSR registered?

S555 VSR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is S555 VSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 VSR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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