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MW61 TVT

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,615 mi
Last recorded38,615 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 TVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 38,615 miles

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

surface corrosion front and rear suspension

Fail 12 Jan 2026 38,614 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 31 Jan 2025 38,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 38,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 36,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 36,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disk corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corruded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corruded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corruded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 36,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 35,335 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,983 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,949 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 31,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,850 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,663 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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MW61 TVT 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 MW61 TVT, 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 MW61 TVT registered?

MW61 TVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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