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Y500 JNB

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,756 mi
Last recorded162,756 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 JNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 162,756 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 154,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 236,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2023 133,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Shock absorber's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside covered in under seal

Fail 20 Jan 2023 133,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Middle row centre seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,887 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 132,884 miles

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2020 127,784 miles

All rear seat belts not tested

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 127,784 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

All rear seat belts not tested

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 124,301 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 118,235 miles

Engine cover fitted

No smoke detected

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,056 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,347 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing unable to check any rear seat belts due to seat being down ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Standard fitment seat belt missing unable to check any rear seat belts due to seat being down ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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Y500 JNB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y500 JNB, 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 Y500 JNB registered?

Y500 JNB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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