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BU11 XSH

2016 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,822 mi
Last recorded63,822 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class38,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 XSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,822 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 60,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 55,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 45,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,253 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,727 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,769 miles

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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BU11 XSH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 38,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU11 XSH, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU11 XSH registered?

BU11 XSH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BU11 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 XSH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU11 XSH have outstanding finance?

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