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MK12 KMG

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,931 mi
Last recorded73,931 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 KMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,931 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 67,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 60,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 60,733 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,702 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 48,722 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 48,722 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 37,219 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,517 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 26,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 21,025 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,735 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 12,645 miles

Both front tyres have small but deep slices in tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MK12 KMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK12 KMG, 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 MK12 KMG registered?

MK12 KMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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