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11 LRV

1999 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests41 (34 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

77,384 mi
Last recorded77,384 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class100,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 LRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

34 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,384 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 117,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 115,193 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 112,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 112,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play At steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,843 miles

Various light oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2021 99,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rattle Inside exhaust nearside

Reverse light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2021 99,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rattle inside nearside exhaust

Reverse lights inop

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,570 miles

Front Exhaust shield loose

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2020 93,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust shield loose

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,233 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,289 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,288 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 74,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,478 miles

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,691 miles

Nearside Front Sill slightly distorted

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside slight damage to wing mirror pod

Slight play in steering rack ends

Transmission warning lamp illuminated

wiper rash on front windscreen

Fail 19 Jan 2016 73,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Sill slightly distorted

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Slight play in steering rack ends

Transmission warning lamp illuminated

wiper rash on front windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,456 miles

ABS has a intermittent fault (not on at time of test)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Poor contact N/S/F side lamp.

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to front jacking points

Slight corrosion to lower lip of sills

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,615 miles

o/s wipper blade slightly split

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation to n/s and o/s headlamps

mid and rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

o/s handbrake lower effort in comparison to n/s

Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation to n/s and o/s headlamps

mid and rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

o/s handbrake lower effort in comparison to n/s

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,391 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 61,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,247 miles

Nearside and offside front break pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 52,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2010 51,816 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offsidefront inner rack end has slight play

screen scratched but not affecting view

Pass 12 May 2009 50,057 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,856 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 46,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,516 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,759 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?

Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 111
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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11 LRV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 100,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz G-class fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 LRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz G-class typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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11 LRV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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