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C359 JFR

1986 Mercedes-benz G-class

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,609 mi
Last recorded8,609 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2005
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz G-class47,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 JFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2005 8,609 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 8,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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C359 JFR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz G-class in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 47,295 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 C359 JFR, 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 40 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 C359 JFR registered?

C359 JFR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is C359 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C359 JFR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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