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OB03 DON

2017 Mercedes-benz G-class

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,577 mi
Last recorded37,577 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class32,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB03 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 37,577 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 37,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Both sections of lamp unit. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At steering box shaft (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on at time of test.

Pass 31 Jan 2025 24,355 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 24,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 10,477 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 9,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 5,904 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 2,173 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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OB03 DON is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class in White with a 2,987cc diesel 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 OB03 DON, 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 OB03 DON registered?

OB03 DON is a 2017 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 14 September 2017.

Is OB03 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for OB03 DON 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.

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