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CAD 1R

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,833 mi
Last recorded78,833 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 1R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 78,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 73,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 70,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 65,240 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 65,240 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,178 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 54,442 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 54,440 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 50,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 42,485 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 27,770 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,616 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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CAD 1R is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAD 1R, 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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How do I check the history of CAD 1R?

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What year was CAD 1R registered?

CAD 1R is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is CAD 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAD 1R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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