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NW12 XUW

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,537 mi
Last recorded132,537 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNW12 XUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 132,537 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 132,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 112,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,525 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,140 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 77,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,714 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 61,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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NW12 XUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NW12 XUW, 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 NW12 XUW registered?

NW12 XUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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