2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class · 1,939 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 GL-Class years (1,939 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs: 17.8%)
- 15.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs: 17.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 52% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 94,075
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,939
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.7% of tests fail here (83% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 89% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Seat belts and airbags1.7%
- Brakes1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.29%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.08%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.98%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.93%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.88%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.69%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.64%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.58%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz GL-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Classs fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 GL-Class years (1,939 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.81% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.29% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class shows 94,075 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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