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DE61 VEP

2011 Mercedes-benz Gl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,149 mi
Last recorded153,149 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl79,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 153,149 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 138,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 130,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 130,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges badly worn, recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn, recommend replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,037 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,300 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,474 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,396 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,433 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,026 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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DE61 VEP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE61 VEP, 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 DE61 VEP registered?

DE61 VEP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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