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V66 WGN

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,472 mi
Last recorded126,472 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 126,472 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 113,902 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,425 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 102,034 miles

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,452 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,316 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 83,149 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,396 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,376 miles

slight power steering leak

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,232 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 58,232 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,082 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,333 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,312 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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V66 WGN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Brown 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 V66 WGN, 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 V66 WGN registered?

V66 WGN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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