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J88 RFG

2012 Mercedes G 350

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,381 mi
Last recorded66,381 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes G 35065,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 RFG
MakeMercedes
ModelG 350
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 66,381 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint small weep oil

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint small weep of oil

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (hockey stick ) all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (hockey stick ) all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear dog crate removed to access rear seat belts

Fail 30 Jan 2026 66,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint small weep oil

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint small weep of oil

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (hockey stick ) all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (hockey stick ) all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear dog crate removed to access rear seat belts

Pass 31 Jan 2025 62,759 miles

Front Axle swivel joint both sides have small weep of oil

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge but 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,536 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play by drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,225 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,160 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 38,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has perish marks in tread

o/s/r tyre has perish marks in tread

rear exhaust touching back metal bracket

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,675 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,062 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

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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J88 RFG is a 2012 Mercedes G 350 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J88 RFG, 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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What year was J88 RFG registered?

J88 RFG is a 2012 Mercedes G 350, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is J88 RFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 RFG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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