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TDZ 70

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 70
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 121,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 117,242 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,472 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 106,931 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 106,930 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,936 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,369 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,807 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 87,802 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,416 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,058 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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TDZ 70 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TDZ 70, 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 TDZ 70 registered?

TDZ 70 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is TDZ 70 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDZ 70 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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