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B17 TCS

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,226 mi
Last recorded130,226 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 TCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 130,226 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 126,462 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 126,460 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,288 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 103,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 79,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 66,419 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 60,420 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 60,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

os wiper/chip in screen

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,477 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,510 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 24,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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B17 TCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B17 TCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B17 TCS registered?

B17 TCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is B17 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 TCS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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