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E12 YAY

2012 Mercedes G 350

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,142 mi
Last recorded83,142 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes G 35065,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 YAY
MakeMercedes
ModelG 350
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 83,142 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 83,023 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 76,085 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 68,787 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 68,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,915 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 61,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 59,387 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,875 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,618 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,883 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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E12 YAY is a 2012 Mercedes G 350 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E12 YAY, 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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What year was E12 YAY registered?

E12 YAY is a 2012 Mercedes G 350, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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