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MV12 XVA

2012 Mercedes G 350

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,270 mi
Last recorded106,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes G 35065,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 XVA
MakeMercedes
ModelG 350
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 106,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER/OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F DRL 1/2 WORKING

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 103,125 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,804 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,092 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 86,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,354 miles

EXHAUST EMISSION PASS

Fail 17 Jul 2018 83,354 miles

EXHAUST EMISSION PASS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

No acceleration detected pass

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,525 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,046 miles

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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MV12 XVA is a 2012 Mercedes G 350 in Silver 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 MV12 XVA, 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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MV12 XVA is a 2012 Mercedes G 350, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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