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CA12 AHU

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 AHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 140,278 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 129,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,370 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,962 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,159 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 83,796 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 71,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 56,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 40,600 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,154 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 40,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CA12 AHU 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 92.3%.

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 CA12 AHU, 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 CA12 AHU registered?

CA12 AHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is CA12 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 AHU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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