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G18 RAL

1991 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

179,006 mi
Last recorded179,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class151,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 RAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 179,006 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 176,784 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 174,997 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 172,982 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 171,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 168,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 166,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 164,874 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 161,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 159,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 157,425 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 154,180 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 151,973 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 151,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes have some corrosion on them

Pass 17 May 2012 148,534 miles

Brake steel pipes at the rear axle to flexible hoses are corroding

Engine has signs of oil leaking

Fuel pipes to rear axle are corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Signs of grease leaking from O/s front shaft. Advised to have the seal replaced asap.

Fail 11 May 2012 148,462 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake steel pipes at the rear axle to flexible hoses are corroding

Engine has signs of oil leaking

Fuel pipes to rear axle are corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Signs of grease leaking from O/s front shaft. Advised to have the seal replaced asap.

Pass 7 May 2011 140,689 miles

Both rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated

N/s front wheel has slight up and down play

O/s front track rod end has slight play

O/s front wheel has slight up and down play

Pass 7 May 2010 129,759 miles

Grease found around both front wheel swivel joints

N/s front wheel has slight side and up and down play

O/s front wheel has slight side play, possibly from steering joint

Rear O/s fuel pipes are corroding

Rear brake pipes, across axle are corroding

Fail 7 May 2010 129,759 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Grease found around both front wheel swivel joints

N/s front wheel has slight side and up and down play

O/s front wheel has slight side play, possibly from steering joint

Rear O/s fuel pipes are corroding

Rear brake pipes, across axle are corroding

Fail 14 May 2009 122,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 122,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 114,183 miles

excess grease front n/s &o/s drive shafts

Fail 8 May 2008 114,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excess grease front n/s &o/s drive shafts

Pass 17 May 2007 105,652 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 105,652 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front o/s wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 92,779 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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G18 RAL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 151,876 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 G18 RAL, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G18 RAL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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