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A234 RST

1984 Mercedes-benz G-class

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

788 mi
Last recorded788 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz G-class75,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA234 RST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 788 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 99,604 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 99,590 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak at nearside rear hub area

Pass 1 Feb 2006 96,718 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 96,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2005 96,708 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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A234 RST is a 1984 Mercedes-benz G-class in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 75,117 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 A234 RST, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A234 RST registered?

A234 RST is a 1984 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 22 May 1984.

Is A234 RST safe to buy?

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