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FG17 LWC

2017 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class32,311 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 LWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 67,960 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,634 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 41,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 32,311 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 32,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers under trays fitted

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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FG17 LWC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG17 LWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG17 LWC?

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What year was FG17 LWC registered?

FG17 LWC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is FG17 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 LWC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG17 LWC have outstanding finance?

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