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J888 BBD

2012 Mercedes G 350

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,418 mi
Last recorded90,418 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes G 35065,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 BBD
MakeMercedes
ModelG 350
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 90,418 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 89,731 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 89,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,362 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 88,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,023 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 82,023 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,715 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,301 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,648 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 65,648 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,569 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 57,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,099 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge, offside is perished/cracked

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge and starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,479 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes G 350?

Based on 1,481 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
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J888 BBD is a 2012 Mercedes G 350 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes G 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 65,648 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 G 350 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J888 BBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes G 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes G 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J888 BBD is a 2012 Mercedes G 350, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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