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BU16 DER

2017 Mercedes-benz G-class

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,241 mi
Last recorded44,241 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class32,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 DER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 44,241 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS STARTING TO LEAK

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AT OUTER EDGES.

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 44,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both front swivel seals starting to leak

both front tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2024 26,715 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 25,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 25,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 17,472 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 23 Dec 2022 17,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 9,348 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 2,850 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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BU16 DER is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU16 DER, 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 BU16 DER registered?

BU16 DER is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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