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S900 VAR

2017 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,639 mi
Last recorded43,639 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class32,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 VAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 43,639 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 43,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,251 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 41,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 38,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 35,052 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both sides rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 31,196 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 20,437 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 20,387 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 14,424 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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S900 VAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 32,311 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 S900 VAR, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S900 VAR registered?

S900 VAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is S900 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S900 VAR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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