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C74 DUM

1986 Mercedes-benz G-class

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,420 mi
Last recorded86,420 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz G-class47,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC74 DUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,420 miles

slight leaks on ball swivels top sills outer sills amd underbody sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,313 miles

fog lamp came on when tapped

Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 79,695 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 73,656 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear selector faulty

o s wiper blade starting to tear

Fail 6 Jul 2006 73,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

o s r bump stop missing

oil starting to leak on n s f ball housing

Pass 6 Jul 2005 72,915 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak on front diff

Fail 6 Jul 2005 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak on front diff

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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C74 DUM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz G-class in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C74 DUM, 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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C74 DUM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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