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GB08 BYA

2016 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,179 mi
Last recorded75,179 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class38,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB08 BYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 75,179 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 75,045 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 69,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 64,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lenz (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 59,178 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 49,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 44,385 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,771 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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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GB08 BYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GB08 BYA, 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 GB08 BYA registered?

GB08 BYA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is GB08 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB08 BYA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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