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A18 KUW

2013 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,670 mi
Last recorded92,670 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class44,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 92,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,568 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 80,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 75,607 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 75,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 64,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 64,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,246 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,840 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,110 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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A18 KUW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,116 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 A18 KUW, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 KUW registered?

A18 KUW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 6 February 2013.

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