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KW12 WZV

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,591 mi
Last recorded131,591 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 131,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 128,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 121,757 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,738 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 111,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,735 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 96,730 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,174 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,707 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,697 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,868 miles

both headlamp aims have a slight kick to the right aswell as left

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,762 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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KW12 WZV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WZV, 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 WZV registered?

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

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