MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz G wagon
64 vehicles · 290 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 64 Mercedes-benz G wagon vehicles and 290 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz G wagon has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,992 miles.
64
Vehicles
290
MOT tests
2,395
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz G wagon problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz G wagon MOT tests:
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Other35%
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Lamps & electrical23%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Brakes13%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Visibility5%
Mercedes-benz G wagon pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 57% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 10 | 80% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 9 | 56% |
| 13 | 10 | 60% |
| 14 | 11 | 82% |
| 15 | 14 | 86% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 9 | 78% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 10 | 70% |
Fuel types: Diesel (44), Petrol (20)
Most common Mercedes-benz G wagon MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz G wagon MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nail in offside front tyre (4 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (3 times)
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Mercedes-benz G wagon pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 33,940 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 39,603 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 36,751 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 49,201 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 74,908 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 51,996 |
| 2011 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 23,280 |
| 2010 | 3 | 17 | 82% | 143,357 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 40,930 |
| 2005 | 2 | 26 | 81% | 158,376 |
| 2004 | 3 | 24 | 71% | 151,937 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 66,795 |
| 2002 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 89,827 |
| 2001 | 3 | 29 | 69% | 72,418 |
| 2000 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 86,021 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 60,625 |
| 1993 | 3 | 6 | 83% | 56,956 |
| 1991 | 1 | 26 | 69% | 170,921 |
| 1990 | 22 | 71 | 82% | 9,346 |
| 1987 | 9 | 28 | 89% | 5,309 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 33,055 |
Mercedes-benz G wagon reliability FAQ
Across 64 Mercedes-benz G wagon vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz G wagon MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz G wagon in our data has covered around
47,992 miles.
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