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XIG 4491

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,885 mi
Last recorded193,885 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 4491
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 193,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 192,904 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 185,889 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 158,055 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 157,558 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 133,205 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 133,203 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 105,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cuts to outer wall.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear jacking bung missing.

Pre safe on in cluster.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,836 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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XIG 4491 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XIG 4491, 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 XIG 4491 registered?

XIG 4491 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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