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F8 JGF

2011 Mercedes G 350

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,150 mi
Last recorded87,150 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes G 35057,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 JGF
MakeMercedes
ModelG 350
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,150 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front under vehicle corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Rear Under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf is cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 86,160 miles

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Nearside Rear reverse light casing cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,155 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 83,155 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,301 miles

Steering box has seepage rocker shaft / drop arm oil seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,344 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,765 miles

no acceleration detected unable to obtain any emission readings

Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,523 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 66,523 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

heater hose at bulkhead chaffing heat shield

Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

heater hose at bulkhead chaffing heat shield

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front track rod end slight movement

Nearside Front indicator colour faded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 26,696 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes G 350?

Based on 1,481 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
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F8 JGF is a 2011 Mercedes G 350 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes G 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,688 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 G 350 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F8 JGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes G 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes G 350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F8 JGF is a 2011 Mercedes G 350, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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