2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

109 MOT tests in 2024. 82.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time82.6%
Failed or needed repairs17.4%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 109 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.8%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.8%
  6. Individual direction indicators: not working1.8%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics8.3%
  2. Tyres3.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Brakes2.8%
  6. Suspension2.8%
  7. Steering1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened4.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

In 2024, 82.6% of 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 109 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).