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EK16 CGF

2016 Mercedes-benz G-class

Green Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,829 mi
Last recorded76,829 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class38,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 76,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak from front diff

Pass 14 May 2024 63,017 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 53,667 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 47,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 38,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 25,690 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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EK16 CGF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class in Green with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EK16 CGF, 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.

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What year was EK16 CGF registered?

EK16 CGF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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