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AEM 62

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEM 62
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 95,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major coolant leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside 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 Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 93,343 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers lower bushes slightly worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 88,313 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 88,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 82,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 76,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,931 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,372 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,868 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,081 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 27,765 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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AEM 62 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 48,722 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 G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AEM 62, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AEM 62 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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