2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 3.0L Diesel · C8 MBD
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 97,465 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GL
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C8 MBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 97,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C8 MBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Gl (C8 MBD) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”.
C8 MBD Mileage History
- 15/05/202385,420 mi
- 28/05/202490,690 mi+5,270 mi
- 27/05/202594,165 mi+3,475 mi
- 30/05/202594,166 mi+1 mi
- 21/05/202697,465 mi+3,299 mi
Average of roughly 3,992 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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