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E26 REN

2011 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,227 mi
Last recorded142,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl79,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 REN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 142,227 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 139,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 132,153 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 116,022 miles

2 chips windscreen

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,437 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 100,433 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,905 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,655 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,029 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 70,025 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,898 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 44,762 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,009 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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E26 REN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 79,036 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 E26 REN, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E26 REN registered?

E26 REN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is E26 REN safe to buy?

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