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KM62 VVZ

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,892 mi
Last recorded111,892 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 VVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,892 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 111,890 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 109,226 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 109,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering dampener shock damp.

Underside of vehicle covered in mud.

Fail 7 Nov 2023 103,843 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers poor.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering dampener shock damp.

Underside of vehicle covered in mud.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends on nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 95,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends on nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,694 miles

Slight leak nearside front hub

Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt behind wheel (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,380 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,451 miles

Nearside Rear multiple cuts in tyre but no cords visible

Offside Rear multiple cuts in tyre but no cords visible

Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,617 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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KM62 VVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM62 VVZ, 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 KM62 VVZ registered?

KM62 VVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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