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EY16 RGU

2016 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,629 mi
Last recorded157,629 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class38,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 RGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 157,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 129,536 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,765 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 24,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 18,696 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 2 May 2019 18,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

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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EY16 RGU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 EY16 RGU, 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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How do I check the history of EY16 RGU?

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What year was EY16 RGU registered?

EY16 RGU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is EY16 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY16 RGU 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.

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