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LE55 ELA

2011 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,642 mi
Last recorded128,642 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz G-class38,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE55 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 128,642 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 128,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 124,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 119,255 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 119,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,921 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 97,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

Fail 30 Oct 2017 84,512 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle seems seized on hinges (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,708 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 71,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,099 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,088 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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LE55 ELA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 38,788 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 LE55 ELA, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LE55 ELA registered?

LE55 ELA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is LE55 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE55 ELA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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