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N12 KBL

2000 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,028 mi
Last recorded162,028 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 KBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 162,028 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 162,028 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 160,642 miles

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 13 Nov 2023 157,774 miles

underside of vehicle, all underbody components and chassis have been undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2023 157,774 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle, all underbody components and chassis have been undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2023 150,605 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front swivel seals slight leak of grease

Pass 14 Jan 2022 142,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 132,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 125,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 125,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,727 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,818 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,167 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,362 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 69,352 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,950 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet cable stiff

Both rear tyres cracking

Headlamp washer jets not working

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Very bad oil leaks form engine and diff

Fail 6 Feb 2013 54,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Bonnet cable stiff

Both rear tyres cracking

Headlamp washer jets not working

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Very bad oil leaks form engine and diff

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,245 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,450 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2012 48,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,424 miles

Front no.plate broken

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F + N/S/R seatbelts twisted

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Rear brake discs worn

Rear silencer mount broken . Exhaust resting on chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,721 miles

Bothrear tyre treads perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,681 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 32,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,811 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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N12 KBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 74,243 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 N12 KBL, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N12 KBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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