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R16 TGB

2014 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,942 mi
Last recorded68,942 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz G-class38,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 TGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 65,026 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Cut in tyre on edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,590 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 36,626 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 36,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 35,195 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,889 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 31,889 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R16 TGB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 38,553 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 R16 TGB, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R16 TGB registered?

R16 TGB is a 2014 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 23 January 2014.

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