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2011 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,170 mi
Last recorded113,170 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz G-class38,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 APN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 113,170 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Swivel housing seals weeping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hub seal area damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 113,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers inoperative, and blades split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Swivel housing seals weeping

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hub seal area damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 104,036 miles

All discs corroded

Both front swivel housings weeping grease

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 104,053 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, to rear flexi' junction (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to outer flexi' (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to outer flexi' (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All discs corroded

Both front swivel housings weeping grease

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2022 101,201 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering noisy

Pass 2 Jun 2021 84,845 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,942 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,464 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 63,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,024 miles

engine management light on

front pads 80% worn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 38,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 28,897 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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1 APN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 38,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 APN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1 APN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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