2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

236 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 236 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  3. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  6. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.8%
  7. Drag link end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  8. Reversing lamps: inoperative0.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension5.1%
  2. Lights & electrics5.1%
  3. Brakes4.7%
  4. Tyres4.2%
  5. Steering3.4%
  6. Number plates & VIN1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Wheels1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 236 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).