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BS 5678

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 5678
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,564 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 88,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 83,392 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 79,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 76,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 73,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 60,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,750 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 49,717 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,499 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 38,627 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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BS 5678 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 75,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BS 5678, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BS 5678 registered?

BS 5678 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BS 5678 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 5678 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BS 5678 have outstanding finance?

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