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PK61 NGV

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,883 mi
Last recorded130,883 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 NGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable corroded and outer cover splitting. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable corroded and outer cover splitting. (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 130,883 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable corroded and outer cover splitting. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable corroded and outer cover splitting. (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,141 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 108,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,283 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 34,620 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 32,398 miles

front/rear brake pads about 50% WORN

Fail 14 Jan 2015 32,395 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

front/rear brake pads about 50% WORN

offside rear tyre wearing low

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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PK61 NGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK61 NGV, 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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PK61 NGV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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