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WP61 DZO

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,100 mi
Last recorded89,100 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 DZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 89,100 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,635 miles

Nearside Front track rod boot perished

Offside Front track rod boot perished

Pass 8 May 2024 68,639 miles

slight oil leak rear of engine

Pass 16 May 2023 61,983 miles

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

oil leak on n/s of engine towards rear

Fail 15 May 2023 61,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak on n/s of engine towards rear

Pass 5 May 2022 55,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,831 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 36,956 miles

EML is ON

Pass 27 Jan 2017 32,829 miles

Both front shock bottom bushes are cracking

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 26,490 miles

Both front shock absorber bottom bushes starting to crack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2015 18,714 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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WP61 DZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WP61 DZO, 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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WP61 DZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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