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YF13 HGL

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,096 mi
Last recorded140,096 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 HGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 140,096 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 125,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,035 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,447 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 124,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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 30 Dec 2021 106,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,792 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,042 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 83,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295/40/21 111Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/40/21 111Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,564 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,140 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 29,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HGL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

YF13 HGL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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The MOT history for YF13 HGL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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