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Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 (facelift) built around 2017: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 (facelift) models built around 2017 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 (facelift)
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2007-2017SUVDIESEL / PETROL

Based on 902 tests of G-Class models registered 2007-2017.

W463 (facelift) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
11415.8%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
24512.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
19616.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
16018.8%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
11213.4%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
7522.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 12 years old.

How the G-Class W463 (facelift) compares

At each age below, see how the G-Class W463 (facelift) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 184,960 tests across 17 Mercedes-Benz models, built around 2017 (8 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateMercedes-Benz average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
11415.8%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
24512.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
19616.8%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
16018.8%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
11213.4%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
7522.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Steering track rods

Worth checking

On a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the G-Class W463 (facelift).

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.4%, against 12.7% for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 (facelift), both built around 2017.

    1,993 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

  2. 2

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.7%
    Dangerous
    2.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 10.0%, against 12.7% for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 (facelift), both built around 2017.

    3,954 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

  3. 3

    Audi Q2

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.4%
    Dangerous
    4.2%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.4%, against 3.7% for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 (facelift).

    8,265 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

  4. 4

    Porsche Macan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.5%
    Dangerous
    2.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.6%

    Lower fail rate: 9.8%, against 12.7% for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 (facelift), both built around 2017.

    5,741 MOT tests on cars built around 2017

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

38 recalls in all

17 of the 38 G-Class W463 (facelift) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 Critical
  • 14 more

Top concerns

  • Front passenger airbag may be deactivated
  • Fire may occur
  • Injury may occur if the passenger airbag deploys

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How G-Class W463 (facelift) cars have aged

How G-Class W463 (facelift) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%456789Age at MOTBuilt around 2017, 4 years old at the time of MOT: 14.1% (156 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2017, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 9.7% (134 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2017, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 11.8% (127 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2017, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 17.6% (148 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2017, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 13.7% (153 tests, 2025 data)2017Built around 2016, 5 years old at the time of MOT: 12.1% (58 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2016, 6 years old at the time of MOT: 12.3% (57 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2016, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 9.5% (63 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2016, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 8.5% (59 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2016, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 16.0% (106 tests, 2025 data)2016
First registered around 2017First registered around 2016
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Mercedes-Benz G-Class models of this age

This list covers every Mercedes-Benz G-Class built around 2017, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the W463 (facelift) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    8.6%
    Advisory: 48Fail: 4 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    8.2%
    Advisory: 29Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    7.3%
    Advisory: 30Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    6.5%
    Advisory: 21Fail: 1 (5% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    4.5%
    Advisory: 18Fail: 1 (5% of the times it was found)

Based on 245 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2017 (8 years old), the Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 (facelift) (2007-2017) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 245 8-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 902 MOT tests on Mercedes-Benz G-Class models first registered between 2007-2017. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.