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H7 LGO

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,101 mi
Last recorded92,101 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 LGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,101 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vin plate damaged on B post

Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,437 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,341 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,957 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,957 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,359 miles

EML ON

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,077 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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H7 LGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H7 LGO, 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 H7 LGO registered?

H7 LGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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