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D20 SMA

2011 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,133 mi
Last recorded84,133 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl79,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 SMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,133 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 84,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 79,292 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice to change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice to change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice to change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice to change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice to change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,986 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,711 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,373 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Fail 28 Jul 2021 61,373 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,823 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 46,823 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,007 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,981 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,785 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 20,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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D20 SMA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 79,036 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 D20 SMA, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D20 SMA registered?

D20 SMA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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