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F146 LKM

1988 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,665 mi
Last recorded69,665 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz G-class40,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF146 LKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,665 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 69,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,220 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 86,873 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 86,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F146 LKM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 40,974 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 F146 LKM, 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 38 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 F146 LKM registered?

F146 LKM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 11 October 1988.

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