Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz G?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Mercedes Benz G?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Mercedes Benz G?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz G reliable?

Based on MOT data from 255 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz G has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Mercedes Benz G?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Mercedes Benz G are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12.6% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (10.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz G?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz G (2022)

255 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz G

CarHunch analysed 255 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz G. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz G is a genuinely reliable performer so far, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.5%—well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects affecting less than 1% of the fleet. The low failure rate of 0.07 per vehicle and minimal advisories at 0.4 per vehicle suggest these are well-engineered cars that stay in good order.

At just over 23,000 miles on average, this cohort is still very young, so long-term durability remains to be seen. Before buying, focus your inspection on the mechanical systems that will age: confirm full service history, check suspension components thoroughly (the G-Class's age-related weak point), and verify that any advisories have been addressed promptly rather than left to accumulate.

We have limited data for the 2022 Mercedes Benz G — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 15k–29k

For context

These stats describe 255 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 255 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 17.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 10.9%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Brake wear 7.6%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 3.4%

Nearside Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 255 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	254	96.5%	0.07

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,708 Mercedes Benz G vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 60.7%

1,037

Grey 12.7%

217

Green 6.9%

117

Silver 6.6%

113

Blue 6%

103

White 5.2%

Red 1.5%

Brown 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz G vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,492

typical

14,680

low mileage

29,080

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz G vehicles fall between 14,680 and 29,080 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,680 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,680–29,080 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz Gs sit.

⚠ Over 39,258 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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