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CK18 YAJ

2018 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,065 mi
Last recorded28,065 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz G-class32,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK18 YAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 28,065 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 27,787 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 27,787 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 25,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 17,267 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 7,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 7,373 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 2,626 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 2,625 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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CK18 YAJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 32,357 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 CK18 YAJ, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CK18 YAJ registered?

CK18 YAJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 23 May 2018.

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