Does the Mercedes-Benz G-Class fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class records 5.57 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 6.64 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−1.07, 95% interval −1.74 to −0.39). It ranks 436 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a Mercedes-Benz G-Class by registration
What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is “Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view”, recorded 107 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 107 | 1.92 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 76 | 1.36 |
| Wiper blade defective | 70 | 1.25 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,580 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Other pages for this model
Mercedes-Benz G-Class by postcode area · Mercedes-Benz G-Class body, chassis and structure failures · Mercedes-Benz G-Class brakes failures · Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicle identification failures · Mercedes-Benz G-Class lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Mercedes-Benz G-Class noise, emissions and leaks failures · Mercedes-Benz G-Class seat belts and airbags failures · Mercedes-Benz G-Class steering failures · Mercedes-Benz G-Class suspension failures · Mercedes-Benz G-Class tyres failures