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RE61 VJD

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,269 mi
Last recorded111,269 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 VJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,191 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 100,064 miles

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,322 miles

3rd row seatbelts not checked due to customer specific conditions of vehicle.

Front wiper blades smearing on windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two punctures ()

Noise heard from steering system at time of test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 42,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,333 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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RE61 VJD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE61 VJD, 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 RE61 VJD registered?

RE61 VJD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is RE61 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 VJD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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