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KB08 SKB

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,375 mi
Last recorded108,375 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB08 SKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 108,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 102,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,704 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 94,704 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 87,668 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,408 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 82,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 78,885 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 78,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,964 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 39,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,265 miles

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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KB08 SKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black 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 KB08 SKB, 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 KB08 SKB registered?

KB08 SKB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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