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EA51 RAE

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,980 mi
Last recorded148,980 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 RAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 148,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 148,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 142,084 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 124,290 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,675 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 94,967 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,894 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 71,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,918 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,378 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EA51 RAE 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 81.8%.

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 EA51 RAE, 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 EA51 RAE registered?

EA51 RAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is EA51 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 RAE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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