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G21 WGN

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,978 mi
Last recorded38,978 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 38,978 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,803 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 37,342 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 32,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,650 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 18,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,129 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 9,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,859 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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G21 WGN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G21 WGN, 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 G21 WGN registered?

G21 WGN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is G21 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G21 WGN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G21 WGN have outstanding finance?

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