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R5 REV

2014 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,072 mi
Last recorded42,072 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz G-class38,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 REV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 42,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 38,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 34,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 32,434 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 22,700 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 20,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 20,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 16,982 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 15,179 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 11,871 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 8,490 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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R5 REV 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 REV, 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 R5 REV registered?

R5 REV is a 2014 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is R5 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 REV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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