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LX12 UVY

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,825 mi
Last recorded33,825 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 UVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 33,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 32,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 32,513 miles

Advise both rear tyres 4mm tread depth with slight inner and outer edge wear

Pass 19 May 2022 31,745 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 30,924 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 29,806 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,006 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 26,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 22,413 miles

BODYWORK MARKS.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% wear approx. (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 19,472 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE CUTS TO INNER SIDE WALL/SIGNS OF RUN-FLAT DAMAGE.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CRACKING IN TREAD.

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 19,472 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing X1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE CUTS TO INNER SIDE WALL/SIGNS OF RUN-FLAT DAMAGE.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CRACKING IN TREAD.

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 16,081 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 16,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 11,828 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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LX12 UVY 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 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 LX12 UVY, 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 LX12 UVY registered?

LX12 UVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LX12 UVY safe to buy?

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