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G26 WAG

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,230 mi
Last recorded87,230 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 WAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 87,230 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 83,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 79,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil engine & transission slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,126 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 67,297 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 58,763 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 58,762 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 43,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 39,650 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of tyre tread wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,541 miles

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

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

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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G26 WAG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G26 WAG, 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 G26 WAG registered?

G26 WAG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is G26 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G26 WAG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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