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BO55 WSL

2017 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,188 mi
Last recorded53,188 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class32,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 WSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 53,188 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 53,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 50,662 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 50,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,187 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 45,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 41,435 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,335 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 29,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,006 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BO55 WSL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BO55 WSL, 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 BO55 WSL registered?

BO55 WSL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 7 February 2017.

Is BO55 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 WSL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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