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LT12 BCY

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,491 mi
Last recorded117,491 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 BCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear worn and should be checked fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension control rod bent

Rear reflectors damaged

suspension leaning over

tyre presure light on

Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

emissions to clean to test

Fail 3 Jun 2024 104,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 20 May 2023 97,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 93,339 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 93,339 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached N/S/R exhaust clamp broken. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 86,485 miles

Engine and undercovers fitted restricted view

Oil leak, but not excessive can not see where leak is coming from under tray and gear box covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 74,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,552 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,734 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 29,594 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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LT12 BCY 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 LT12 BCY, 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 LT12 BCY registered?

LT12 BCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is LT12 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 BCY 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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