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2001 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,614 mi
Last recorded78,614 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class73,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 78,614 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2025 78,508 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,894 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 75,680 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flanges deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

complete exhaust system deteriorated with nearside and offside support brackets broken

Fail 26 Nov 2021 74,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

complete exhaust system deteriorated with nearside and offside support brackets broken

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,294 miles

complete exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 71,294 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,918 miles

exhaust system corroded and nearside rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 24 Nov 2017 63,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded and nearside rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,660 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,179 miles

exhaust system and nearside exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,739 miles

nearside exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 49,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,219 miles

the nearside exhaust system is corroded

the offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

the nearside exhaust system is corroded

the offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,732 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 47,732 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,274 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,916 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 46,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,611 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 46,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,110 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 44,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,223 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,879 miles

Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,653 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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2 M is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 73,747 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 2 M, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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2 M is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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