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LK16 GSZ

2016 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class38,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 GSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 149,005 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 149,005 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,010 miles

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Fail 18 Mar 2019 50,005 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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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LK16 GSZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK16 GSZ, 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 LK16 GSZ registered?

LK16 GSZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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