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DS51 YZM

2001 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Diesel 3966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,858 mi
Last recorded93,858 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class73,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 93,858 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 93,695 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 93,559 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,888 miles

( headlamp masks fitted )

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,102 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

head light masks fitted

park brake 16%

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,344 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,306 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,557 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,016 miles

nearside centre exhaust section joining flange cracked

Fail 14 May 2014 86,995 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,290 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,791 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,953 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear b disc rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,952 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 80,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 75,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,292 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 53,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 53,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main 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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DS51 YZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 3,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 73,747 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 DS51 YZM, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS51 YZM registered?

DS51 YZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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