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SF17 ZZS

2017 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,473 mi
Last recorded43,473 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class32,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 ZZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 43,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 36,980 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 36,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 28,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 20,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 20,345 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 18,640 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 18,267 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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SF17 ZZS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF17 ZZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF17 ZZS registered?

SF17 ZZS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is SF17 ZZS safe to buy?

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Does SF17 ZZS have outstanding finance?

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