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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd

2 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,682 miles.

2
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical56%
  • Brakes22%
  • Steering11%
  • Other11%
  • Visibility6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%

Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  4. Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  5. Front Position lamp not working & rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  7. Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks up to offside (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks up to offside (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  10. Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Continental headlamps fitted, beam image temporarily corrected with tape (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Diff lock valve to reservoir hose (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Items removed from driver's view prior to test (1 times)

Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 1 7 71% 15,122
1995 1 2 50% 92,242

Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd MOT issues are: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i)); Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz G wagon 290gd in our data has covered around 53,682 miles.

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