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OO06 BSH

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,410 mi
Last recorded88,410 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO06 BSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,410 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 83,219 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 83,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 76,702 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,911 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,342 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 61,210 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 60,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,551 miles

Tyre slightly damaged offside fornt tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,249 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 50,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,411 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,960 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,188 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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OO06 BSH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OO06 BSH, 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 OO06 BSH registered?

OO06 BSH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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The MOT history for OO06 BSH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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