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LG12 OPC

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,562 mi
Last recorded112,562 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 OPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 112,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 112,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nsr front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 112,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 104,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted + scored on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 97,219 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted + scored on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,656 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 73,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 50,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,267 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,481 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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LG12 OPC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG12 OPC, 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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LG12 OPC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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