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FH58 LYY

2009 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,069 mi
Last recorded86,069 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz G-class69,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH58 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 86,069 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive TRACTOR JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play REAR STEERING BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play REAR STEERING BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2026 85,921 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ALL 4 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive TRACTOR JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 72,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,308 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 61,474 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

STEERING JOINTS WORN

Pass 20 May 2021 75,187 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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FH58 LYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 69,308 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 FH58 LYY, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH58 LYY registered?

FH58 LYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is FH58 LYY safe to buy?

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