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R16 AHH

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,573 mi
Last recorded104,573 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 AHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 104,573 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 95,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit on inner tread 2.5 m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit on inner tread 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 73,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail within the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips across windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 73,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail within the outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips across windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,131 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 61,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2019 52,779 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 52,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,731 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre is on 2mm

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,865 miles

unable to test seat belts for rear folding seats

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,388 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,376 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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R16 AHH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R16 AHH, 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 R16 AHH registered?

R16 AHH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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