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G5 RRH

2001 Mercedes-benz G-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,305 mi
Last recorded91,305 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class73,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 RRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 91,305 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 90,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 90,567 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes from rear brake block corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,399 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,375 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 87,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,124 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,688 miles

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

both down pipe joint surface corrosion braket

small oil rear gear box cable gear seletor

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,527 miles

both front disc inner slight pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 75,527 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported braket broken (7.1.1)

both front disc inner slight pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,850 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,358 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,512 miles

front and rear disc slight pitted on edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,594 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,480 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,069 miles

Both front tyres becoming perished

Both front tyres worn on edges

Dampness around bottom of both front hubs

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse light inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,069 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres becoming perished

Dampness around bottom of both front hubs

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse light inoperative

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,576 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear brake disc's slightly pitted on edges of faces

offside wiper blade split on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 48,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,666 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside headlamp glass cracked

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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G5 RRH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G5 RRH, 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 G5 RRH registered?

G5 RRH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is G5 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 RRH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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