MOT Status
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95,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative offside & nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended no illumination of socket tester when stop, reverse & rear fog lamps are operated as individual lamps, or together (4.10 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing slightly unevenly across axle but unable to clearly view all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?
Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ17 BFU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SJ17 BFU, 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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How do I check the history of SJ17 BFU?
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What year was SJ17 BFU registered?
SJ17 BFU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 March 2017.
Is SJ17 BFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ17 BFU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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