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KW12 WZU

2012 Mercedes G 350

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,826 mi
Last recorded110,826 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes G 35065,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 WZU
MakeMercedes
ModelG 350
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 110,826 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes on both sides of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 102,400 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 102,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 96,998 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 89,183 miles

Boot Seat Belts Not Check Due To Seats Folded Down And Obstructed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm Tread 275/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 78,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,359 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,833 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 48,812 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,666 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,184 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in windscreen in front of drivers seat (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 12 Dec 2016 48,176 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in windscreen in front of drivers seat (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,386 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs poor condition-pads ok

kids seats fitted at rear

rear wiper arm and blade are missing

Fail 1 Jul 2016 45,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs poor condition-pads ok

kids seats fitted at rear

rear wiper arm and blade are missing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KW12 WZU is a 2012 Mercedes G 350 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KW12 WZU, 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 KW12 WZU registered?

KW12 WZU is a 2012 Mercedes G 350, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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