2021 Mercedes-Benz G 4.0L Petrol · AY21 BZU
2021 Mercedes-Benz G (4.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 11,607 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ G
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY21 BZU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2024
- 11,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AY21 BZU MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz G (AY21 BZU) between April 2024 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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
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