MOT Status
ValidMileage
147,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front side light flickered but now working
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2 nd row casing damaged,operation ok (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
DPF fitted. Emissions too low to record
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside N/S Centre seat belt clasp plastic surround broken/missing (does not affect seatbelt operation)
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear O/S and N/S rearmost seatbelts not checked. Seats folded down and load on top.
Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)
Front to rear metal b/pipe at O/S/R end has slight surface corrosion
Slight freeplay detected at steering wheel
Small cracks at screen
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)
Front to rear metal b/pipe at O/S/R end has slight surface corrosion
Slight freeplay detected at steering wheel
Small cracks at screen
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres worn low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear
Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)
P/Brake efficiency low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)
Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)
Engine undertray getting abit oily
Front b/pads getting abit low
O/S/R light cluster outer lens broken
O/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limit of wear
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre row (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened 3rd row (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre cut outer wall and bald on edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?
Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW12 LBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 KW12 LBU, 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 KW12 LBU registered?
KW12 LBU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 2 August 2012.
Is KW12 LBU safe to buy?
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