MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz G55
7 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mercedes-benz G55 vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz G55 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 105,366 miles.
7
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
3,233
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz G55 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz G55 MOT tests:
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Other29%
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Lamps & electrical26%
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Brakes19%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Visibility10%
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Identification & plates2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Mercedes-benz G55 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Mercedes-benz G55 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz G55 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Waxoyled/undersealed (2 times)
- shields fitted from new restricting access (2 times)
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 40mm located within the swept area (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz G55 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 56,908 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 100,772 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 67% | — |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 198,866 |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 125,287 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 45,000 |
Mercedes-benz G55 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mercedes-benz G55 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz G55 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)); Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Waxoyled/undersealed.
The typical Mercedes-benz G55 in our data has covered around
105,366 miles.
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