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VN12 NKE

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,903 mi
Last recorded85,903 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 NKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,903 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 80,493 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,399 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 61,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,505 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 54,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,967 miles

Nearside and Offside cats starting to crack around weld

Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,840 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,678 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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VN12 NKE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN12 NKE, 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 VN12 NKE registered?

VN12 NKE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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