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V6 VGN

2014 Mercedes-benz Gl

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,792 mi
Last recorded78,792 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl62,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 78,792 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2025 78,792 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,942 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,820 miles

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))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,991 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 57,469 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,699 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 33,828 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 26,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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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V6 VGN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 62,433 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 V6 VGN, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V6 VGN registered?

V6 VGN is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is V6 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 VGN 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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