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SM12 LXJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,220 mi
Last recorded111,220 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl75,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 LXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 111,220 miles

Advise n/s/d mirror glass cracked

Advise n/s/r wheel arch damaged and taped over

Fail 6 Nov 2025 111,220 miles

Advise n/s/d mirror glass cracked

Advise n/s/r wheel arch damaged and taped over

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,249 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 106,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,772 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 99,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,820 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 93,810 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 86,283 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,767 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 77,767 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,313 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,085 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM12 LXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM12 LXJ, 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 SM12 LXJ registered?

SM12 LXJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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