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G5 OYT

2016 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,952 mi
Last recorded12,952 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class38,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 OYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2026 12,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2025 12,729 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 12,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 11,450 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 10,398 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 10,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 9,672 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 9,672 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 6,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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G5 OYT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G5 OYT, 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 G5 OYT registered?

G5 OYT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is G5 OYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 OYT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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