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WV62 WKD

2012 Mercedes-benz G-class

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,211 mi
Last recorded117,211 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class48,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 WKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,211 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 109,365 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 105,961 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 105,960 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,050 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,420 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,418 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

centre propshaft dust boot split

Pass 24 Aug 2019 46,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 43,900 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 43,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint attached to steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,211 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 43,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkage arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkage arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,184 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 30,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,756 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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WV62 WKD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV62 WKD, 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 WV62 WKD registered?

WV62 WKD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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