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G4 OOA

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,502 mi
Last recorded48,502 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 OOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,502 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 48,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,060 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,860 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 39,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 39,712 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 35,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,077 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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G4 OOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G4 OOA, 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 G4 OOA registered?

G4 OOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is G4 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 OOA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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