2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

164 MOT tests in 2024. 84.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time84.8%
Failed or needed repairs15.2%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    2 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator1.2%
  7. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements0.6%
  8. Individual direction indicators: not working0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.6%
  10. Steering linkage components - ball joint: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.5%
  2. Suspension4.3%
  3. Tyres2.4%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Steering1.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  4. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission4.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

In 2024, 84.8% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 164 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).