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BR17 SKA

2017 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,609 mi
Last recorded56,609 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class32,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR17 SKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 56,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 53,538 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 53,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,517 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 46,375 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 33,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 21,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 16,888 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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BR17 SKA 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BR17 SKA, 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 BR17 SKA registered?

BR17 SKA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is BR17 SKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR17 SKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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