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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz G

1,798 vehicles · 5,693 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,798 Mercedes-benz G vehicles and 5,693 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz G has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,083 miles.

1,798
Vehicles
5,693
MOT tests
7,067
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz G problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz G MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension46%
  • Brakes19%
  • Other16%
  • Visibility7%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Identification & plates4%
  • Steering2%

Mercedes-benz G pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz G's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
24598%
31,64692%
41,53293%
51,16793%
673691%
726992%
83184%
92488%
101486%
1114100%
121867%
131681%
141283%
151587%
161479%
17862%
18875%
19978%
20580%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,446), Diesel (350), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz G MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz G MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (216 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (185 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (144 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (129 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (107 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (99 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (63 times)
  8. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (59 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (59 times)
  10. Offside Rear Nail in tyre (49 times)
  11. Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (47 times)
  12. Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (47 times)
  13. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (45 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (36 times)
  15. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (31 times)

Mercedes-benz G pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 44 50 92% 20,927
2022 271 458 93% 27,103
2021 382 983 93% 33,613
2020 429 1,463 92% 40,789
2019 535 2,303 92% 44,787
2018 31 100 94% 32,392
2017 16 42 90% 55,146
2016 10 31 84% 43,593
2015 6 18 89% 41,732
2014 7 12 82% 66,500
2013 10 30 77% 70,887
2011 7 24 92% 62,942
2010 2 8 75% 44,674
2009 1 1 100% 66,070
2008 6 11 73% 88,029
2007 3 10 100% 74,462
2006 3 11 73% 140,393
2005 1 1 100% 62,058
2003 1 3 100% 172,329
2002 1 21 71% 71,763
2001 1 6 100% 47,343
1999 1 1 0% —
1998 2 2 50% 55,133
1997 1 1 100% 25,748
1994 2 4 100% 110,649
1993 1 23 74% 307,494
1991 1 1 100% 80,741
1990 14 42 71% 8,708
1989 1 1 100% 33,437
1987 1 12 58% —
1986 1 1 100% 16,790
1985 2 8 88% 55,361
1984 3 7 71% 105,182

Mercedes-benz G reliability FAQ

Across 1,798 Mercedes-benz G vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz G MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz G in our data has covered around 39,083 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz G

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