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EK13 GVC

2013 Mercedes-benz R-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,968 mi
Last recorded74,968 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class73,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 GVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 74,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 72,335 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,342 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,680 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,261 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,453 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,695 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 38,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,880 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 31,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,977 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 20,148 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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EK13 GVC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class 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 R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 73,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK13 GVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK13 GVC registered?

EK13 GVC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is EK13 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 GVC 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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