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Mercedes-Benz G-Class reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,758 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.
89%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 88% of peers
+15.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
1,738 tests · fleet 85%
90%
8 to 12 years
2,020 tests · fleet 73%
89%
Where the G-Class fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on body & structure, suspension, tyres.
Share of 8 to 12 years Mercedes-Benz G-Class MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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