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G8 OOP

2002 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,551 mi
Last recorded1,551 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class87,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 1,551 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 589 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,724 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 527 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible brake hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 125,037 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 125,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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G8 OOP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 87,446 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 G8 OOP, 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 24 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 G8 OOP registered?

G8 OOP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is G8 OOP safe to buy?

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