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KA55 SEL

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,134 mi
Last recorded223,134 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA55 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 223,134 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 204,604 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 189,075 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 189,074 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 178,234 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 26 Aug 2021 161,506 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,579 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 140,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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KA55 SEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KA55 SEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA55 SEL registered?

KA55 SEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is KA55 SEL safe to buy?

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