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EN61 LWL

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,635 mi
Last recorded122,635 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 122,635 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 117,490 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 113,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides need replacement on next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides need replacement on next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 109,590 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 104,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,436 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,731 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 90,731 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,025 miles

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDEWALL. O/S/F WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,938 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 28,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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EN61 LWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EN61 LWL, 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 EN61 LWL registered?

EN61 LWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is EN61 LWL safe to buy?

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