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G17 WGN

1992 Mercedes-benz G-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,257 mi
Last recorded188,257 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class107,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 188,257 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 188,167 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 188,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 187,901 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 187,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 185,968 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 185,968 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 185,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 184,487 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 184,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 181,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 181,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 173,589 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 173,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 166,037 miles

both sides rear upper shock absorber mountings corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 166,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sides rear upper shock absorber mountings corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 162,949 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 162,949 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 158,913 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 158,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G17 WGN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 107,158 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 G17 WGN, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G17 WGN registered?

G17 WGN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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