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SH13 SDY

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,134 mi
Last recorded88,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 SDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 88,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 75,891 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,544 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Dec 2019 66,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 63,370 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,253 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 49,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,334 miles

Nearside both tyres have cuts on outer sidewall

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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SH13 SDY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SH13 SDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH13 SDY registered?

SH13 SDY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is SH13 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 SDY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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