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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz G 55

3 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Mercedes-benz G 55 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz G 55 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,992 miles.

3
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
9,795
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz G 55 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz G 55 MOT tests:

  • Steering41%
  • Brakes22%
  • Other19%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Mercedes-benz G 55 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
101100%
11367%
122100%
13250%
141100%
161100%
182100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Mercedes-benz G 55 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz G 55 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  3. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
  5. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Flipped (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Flipped (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz G 55 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 1 3 100% 123,633
2011 1 6 67% 133,445
2005 1 5 100% 78,898

Mercedes-benz G 55 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Mercedes-benz G 55 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz G 55 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .

The typical Mercedes-benz G 55 in our data has covered around 111,992 miles.

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