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Y123 NOW

2017 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,454 mi
Last recorded124,454 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class32,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 NOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 124,454 miles

advise front swivel hubs leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2026 124,450 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering steering box mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2025 114,575 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 110,203 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 108,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 102,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 102,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,839 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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Y123 NOW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black 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 Y123 NOW, 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 Y123 NOW registered?

Y123 NOW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is Y123 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y123 NOW 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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