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WJ62 AYU

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,675 mi
Last recorded46,675 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 AYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 44,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 39,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 32,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 32,762 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 32,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,013 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 31,013 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,353 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 29,353 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,172 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 16,073 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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WJ62 AYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel 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 WJ62 AYU, 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 WJ62 AYU registered?

WJ62 AYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 AYU 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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