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AO12 MJV

2012 Mercedes G 350

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,823 mi
Last recorded47,823 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes G 35065,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MJV
MakeMercedes
ModelG 350
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 47,823 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

seepage of grease from front steering spheres

Pass 15 Jul 2024 45,788 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 45,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,491 miles

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

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

front tractor joints slight leak

noise o/s rear hub

Fail 3 Jul 2023 43,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front tractor joints slight leak

noise o/s rear hub

Pass 8 Jul 2022 40,847 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 40,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,871 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,978 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 35,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at front brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,212 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,318 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes G 350?

Based on 1,481 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
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AO12 MJV is a 2012 Mercedes G 350 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes G 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 65,648 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 G 350 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 MJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes G 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes G 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO12 MJV is a 2012 Mercedes G 350, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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