RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Mercedes-Benz G reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,218 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.
95%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 96% of peers
+9.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,138 tests · fleet 89%
96%
4 to 7 years
3,080 tests · fleet 85%
95%
Where the G fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on body & structure, visibility, suspension.
Share of 4 to 7 years Mercedes-Benz G MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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