2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 3.0L Diesel · YX12 VSC
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 131,801 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ GL
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YX12 VSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 131,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX12 VSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Gl (YX12 VSC) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 295.35.21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YX12 VSC Mileage History
- 17/03/2023122,526 mi
- 17/03/2023122,526 mi
- 11/06/2024127,615 mi+5,089 mi
- 25/06/2025131,801 mi+4,186 mi
- 25/06/2025131,801 mi
Average of roughly 4,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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