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P7 WAY

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,155 mi
Last recorded88,155 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 WAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,155 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,343 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 76,117 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 69,962 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,161 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 62,829 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 55,527 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 45,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,837 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak front diff ()

both rear tyres tread cracked all the way round

Pass 16 May 2016 29,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tread cracked

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tread cracked

Fail 16 May 2016 29,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tread cracked

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tread cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P7 WAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P7 WAY, 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 P7 WAY registered?

P7 WAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is P7 WAY safe to buy?

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