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V14 HOW

2021 Mercedes-benz Gl

Grey Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,531 mi
Last recorded44,531 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Gl33,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 HOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 44,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 19,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 19,871 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,314 miles

has oil leak but not exsessive

Pass 21 Aug 2023 39,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leaks from the sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 30,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive above sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 29,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 27,833 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at minimum - 16% - (1.4.2 (a) (i))

The lamda reading just meet the minimum requirement at second fast idle

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 27,832 miles

Emissions not tested failed basic emissions test - co, hc & lambda all exceeding limits - engine will not remain in the required rev range for the minimum time for full cat test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring loom near steering box capable of touching steering arm (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at minimum - 16% - (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020

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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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V14 HOW is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Gl in Grey with a 2,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 33,176 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 V14 HOW, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V14 HOW registered?

V14 HOW is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 30 July 2021.

Is V14 HOW safe to buy?

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