Mercedes-Benz G-Class reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,758 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,758 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Mercedes-Benz G-Class cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the G-Class tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz G-Class cars aged 8 to 12 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, suspension, tyres.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz G-Class holds up well for its age: 89% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 88% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 90%; and 8 to 12 years, 89%. 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-Class MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).