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S55 ELF

2014 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,309 mi
Last recorded71,309 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz G-class38,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 ELF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 71,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in tyre Both rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,998 miles

Nearside Front 1 x led slightly flickering

Nearside headlamp has flat top beam pattern

Offside headlamp has a flat top beam pattern

Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 60,465 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,045 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 57,991 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 57,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 47,922 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,005 miles

offside rear exhaust clamp cracked and corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 39,005 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear exhaust clamp cracked and corroded

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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S55 ELF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S55 ELF, 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 S55 ELF registered?

S55 ELF is a 2014 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 12 December 2014.

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The MOT history for S55 ELF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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