Mercedes-Benz G reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 4,218 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 4,218 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 95% of Mercedes-Benz G cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the G tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz G cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, visibility, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz G reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz G holds up well for its age: 95% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 96% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz G?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz G in 2024: up to 3 years, 96%; and 4 to 7 years, 95%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz G MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mercedes-Benz G versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).