2021 Mercedes-Benz G 4.0L Petrol · 4 FR
2021 Mercedes-Benz G (4.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 38,851 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ G
- Year / Origin
- 2021
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 FR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 38,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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4 FR MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz G (4 FR) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
4 FR Mileage History
- 08/08/202420,104 mi
- 27/08/202530,035 mi+9,931 mi
- 11/08/202638,851 mi+8,816 mi
Average of roughly 9,339 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Cylinder Head / Exhaust Valve WearSerious
On GLA 250 models fitted with the M260 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, premature wear can develop on the exhaust valve guides and exhaust valve seat rings due to excessive lateral forces. As the valve seats and guides degrade, the combustion chambers lose compression, triggering cylinder misfire fault codes (such as P030085, P030185, or P030285), rough idling, and engine warning lamps. Mercedes-Benz issued technical bulletin LI01.30-P-072328 confirming that valve seats cannot be remachined in service, requiring a complete cylinder head replacement costing £1,500 to £3,000 out of warranty.
- Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Creak & PlayModerate
On UK speed bumps and potholed surfaces, the front lower wishbone ball joints and anti-roll bar drop links can develop premature axial play, causing noticeable groaning and creaking during steering maneuvers.
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