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687 HKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,251 mi
Last recorded89,251 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class73,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration687 HKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 89,251 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 83,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 81,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothfront (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 80,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,734 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,747 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 73,747 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,503 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 68,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,649 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,051 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,051 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,426 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,099 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,224 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,558 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,361 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,433 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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687 HKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 687 HKJ, 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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687 HKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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