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K5 RTO

2013 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl70,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 RTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 96,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At minimum tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,731 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,846 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 82,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limit and void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 75,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 66,141 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 66,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,615 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,214 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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K5 RTO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K5 RTO, 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 K5 RTO registered?

K5 RTO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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