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KY62 XAO

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,618 mi
Last recorded131,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 XAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 131,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 120,988 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 111,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,225 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 104,215 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,635 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 82,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 79,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,600 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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KY62 XAO 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 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 KY62 XAO, 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 KY62 XAO registered?

KY62 XAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is KY62 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 XAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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