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G175 JKY

1989 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,342 mi
Last recorded4,342 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz G-class26,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG175 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 4,342 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 4,216 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 4,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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G175 JKY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 26,535 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 G175 JKY, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of G175 JKY?

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What year was G175 JKY registered?

G175 JKY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G175 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G175 JKY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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