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M1 OHD

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,090 mi
Last recorded104,090 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 OHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 104,090 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 100,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 100,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,409 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 96,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,841 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Exhaust clamp corroding

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 91,404 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and both offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,812 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Left and both Right (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 88,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Left and both Right (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,598 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,027 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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M1 OHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver 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 M1 OHD, 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 M1 OHD registered?

M1 OHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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