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YF13 BJK

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,422 mi
Last recorded124,422 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 BJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 124,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 112,488 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,245 miles

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

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

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2021 66,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 68,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Caliper Retaining Spring Clip (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,763 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 66,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,976 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,209 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,471 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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YF13 BJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF13 BJK, 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 YF13 BJK registered?

YF13 BJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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The MOT history for YF13 BJK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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