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Y88 BNY

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,781 mi
Last recorded174,781 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 174,781 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 259,167 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 237,445 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fitted incorrectly

Fail 19 Oct 2023 237,428 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fitted incorrectly

Fail 12 Oct 2023 147,231 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened lower attachment bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 87,566 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 87,566 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2016 79,220 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.88mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 79,220 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.88mm (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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Y88 BNY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y88 BNY, 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 Y88 BNY registered?

Y88 BNY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is Y88 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 BNY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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