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GW13 ABY

2016 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,163 mi
Last recorded55,163 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class38,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW13 ABY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 55,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 53,623 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,379 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 44,138 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,185 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 42,185 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 36,063 miles

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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GW13 ABY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GW13 ABY, 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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How do I check the history of GW13 ABY?

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What year was GW13 ABY registered?

GW13 ABY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 14 November 2016.

Is GW13 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW13 ABY 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 GW13 ABY have outstanding finance?

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