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KW12 WYA

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,444 mi
Last recorded98,444 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 WYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,444 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 98,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 92,977 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 70,082 miles

Rear Parking brake cable corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 70,082 miles

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

Rear Parking brake cable corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,240 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,590 miles

Chips in windscreen

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Stickers in windscreen

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 WYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KW12 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

KW12 WYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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