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G902 ERP

1989 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,618 mi
Last recorded54,618 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz G-class26,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG902 ERP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,618 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 54,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 54,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,498 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 53,498 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,309 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 52,308 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

parking brake wqarning light flickers intermittently

slight displacement of steering control at the front end of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,082 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 51,082 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,049 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 50,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 48,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,301 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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G902 ERP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G902 ERP, 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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What year was G902 ERP registered?

G902 ERP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G902 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G902 ERP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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