2021 Mercedes-Benz G 4.0L Petrol · SH53 EWS
2021 Mercedes-Benz G (4.0L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2021. Recorded mileage 18,576 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ G
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH53 EWS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 18,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SH53 EWS MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz G (SH53 EWS) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SH53 EWS Mileage History
- 12/12/20232,504 mi
- 21/02/202513,689 mi+11,185 mi
- 24/02/202513,689 mi
- 20/02/202618,576 mi+4,887 mi
Average of roughly 7,329 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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