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SH13 UWA

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,242 mi
Last recorded63,242 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 63,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 60,128 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 58,153 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2022 55,158 miles

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

Gear box oil leak (slightly )

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 42,789 miles

Gearbox slightly weeping oil

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Luggage compartment seat ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 42,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Gearbox slightly weeping oil

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Luggage compartment seat ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,802 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 34,792 miles

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

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

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 21 Jul 2018 26,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 19,299 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 13,671 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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SH13 UWA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UWA, 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 SH13 UWA registered?

SH13 UWA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is SH13 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 UWA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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