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VJZ 885

2016 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,866 mi
Last recorded43,866 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class38,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 885
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 43,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 43,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 40,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 40,725 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 31,673 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 31,673 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 24,817 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 24,612 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 24,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 22,040 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side chip on wendscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 22,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side chip on wendscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 22,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 16,978 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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VJZ 885 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 38,648 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 VJZ 885, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VJZ 885 registered?

VJZ 885 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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