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31 DEN

2017 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,735 mi
Last recorded33,735 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class32,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 DEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 33,735 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 33,735 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 27,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 22,130 miles

Nearside Front 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))

nearside and offside rear tyres 3 mm

Fail 27 Feb 2024 22,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 21 Feb 2023 16,626 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 10,841 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 3,476 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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31 DEN 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 31 DEN, 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 31 DEN registered?

31 DEN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is 31 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 31 DEN 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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