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RJ61 YDY

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,524 mi
Last recorded213,524 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 YDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 213,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 197,583 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 197,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 183,394 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2021 183,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 172,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball pin boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front calier clip missing

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

floor covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leaks

Fail 17 Sep 2020 172,385 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball pin boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front calier clip missing

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

floor covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2019 158,305 miles

OSR Exhaust clamp cracked

Underside has fuel and oil residue - No obvious leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 158,279 miles

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

OSR Exhaust clamp cracked

Under trays missing/insecure

Underside has fuel and oil residue - No obvious leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2019 158,279 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 134,954 miles

Nearside Front tyre has got nail in it and worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust clamp cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil weeping back of engine and gearbox

Pass 3 May 2017 100,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 95,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre getting near 1.6mm

Offside Front Tyre getting near to the 1.6mm

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 75,550 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RJ61 YDY 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 60%.

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 RJ61 YDY, 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 RJ61 YDY registered?

RJ61 YDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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