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GV61 FUY

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,240 mi
Last recorded51,240 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 FUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 51,240 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 50,781 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 47,787 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 45,352 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 32,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,767 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,382 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 21,194 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 16,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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GV61 FUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol 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 GV61 FUY, 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 GV61 FUY registered?

GV61 FUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is GV61 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 FUY 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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