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Mercedes-benz G - 2022

34.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz G, model year 2022. Sample size: 237 cars, 368 tests and 128 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 237 cars

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz G demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 35 defects per 100 vehicles against the average of 70. This model shows particularly strong performance in categories such as brakes and steering, where it has nearly 65% and 100% fewer defects, respectively. Additionally, mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase with distance travelled, but the Mercedes-Benz G's performance remains better than average across all mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability, particularly in critical safety areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 237 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz G

2019 2020 2021 2022

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 67.0% better
10.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 30.4% better
8.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 45.0% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • A lens defective: which has no effect on emitted light
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 46.3% better
44.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 61.5% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 260 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 7
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 5
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 4
A lens defective: which has no effect on emitted light
MINOR
Occurrences: 3

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake performance unable to be tested
FAIL
Occurrences: 1