2022 Mercedes-Benz G 4.0L Petrol · RV22 SMU
2022 Mercedes-Benz G (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2022. Recorded mileage 30,876 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ G
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV22 SMU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 30,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV22 SMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Mercedes-Benz G (RV22 SMU) between April 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RV22 SMU Mileage History
- 28/04/202525,105 mi
- 08/04/202630,798 mi+5,693 mi
- 13/04/202630,876 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 6,024 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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