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KW12 LBU

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,964 mi
Last recorded147,964 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 LBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 147,964 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 147,449 miles

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 147,449 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 137,534 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,707 miles

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.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 125,840 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 125,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,369 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 115,368 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,710 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,391 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,401 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for KW12 LBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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