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BT12 ZYX

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,961 mi
Last recorded106,961 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 106,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2024 94,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

no smoke detected

Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 68,166 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 67,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 65,207 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,338 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear seats folded at the back

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 50,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear seats folded at the back

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,114 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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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BT12 ZYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT12 ZYX, 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.

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What year was BT12 ZYX registered?

BT12 ZYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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