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LC12 PAO

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

242,295 mi
Last recorded242,295 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 PAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 242,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 239,685 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 238,534 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 235,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 231,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 229,525 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 225,598 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 214,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 162,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 124,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 71,851 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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LC12 PAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC12 PAO, 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 LC12 PAO registered?

LC12 PAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is LC12 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 PAO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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