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DK12 ZGL

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 ZGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 105,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 99,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,649 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,126 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 87,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,449 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 47,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,037 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 35,037 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front 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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DK12 ZGL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK12 ZGL, 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 DK12 ZGL registered?

DK12 ZGL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DK12 ZGL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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