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8 TER

2021 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,564 mi
Last recorded59,564 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration8 TER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,564 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2026 56,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 49,839 miles

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

under tray loose not likely to fall off

Pass 23 Apr 2025 54,763 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 54,763 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 54,759 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 36,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,196 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 40,196 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 26,618 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 26,618 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,610 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes t axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes at axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 12,610 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes t axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes at axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 11,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 5,713 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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8 TER is a 2021 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 8 TER, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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8 TER is a 2021 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 14 July 2021.

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