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DSZ 5885

2017 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,458 mi
Last recorded55,458 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class32,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 5885
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,458 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 55,310 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 36,224 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 30,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 24,720 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 19,174 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 12,547 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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DSZ 5885 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DSZ 5885, 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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How do I check the history of DSZ 5885?

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What year was DSZ 5885 registered?

DSZ 5885 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 11 December 2017.

Is DSZ 5885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 5885 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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