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FF07 FAN

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,814 mi
Last recorded64,814 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF07 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 64,814 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 64,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 61,618 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 61,618 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,079 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,315 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal slightly leaking

Offside Front swivel seal slightly leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2021 51,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,025 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 47,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,721 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,592 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 32,588 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front steering rod ball joints slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,129 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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FF07 FAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver 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-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 FF07 FAN, 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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What year was FF07 FAN registered?

FF07 FAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for FF07 FAN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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