MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?
Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GEN 8 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 32,357 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 GEN 8, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GEN 8?
You can check the full history of GEN 8 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GEN 8 registered?
GEN 8 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 30 January 2018.
Is GEN 8 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GEN 8 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GEN 8 have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GEN 8. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
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