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GM51 FYA

2001 Mercedes-benz G-class

Green Petrol 5489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,372 mi
Last recorded104,372 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class73,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM51 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,489cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,372 miles

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

Offside Rear OFFSIDE NEAR COIL SPRING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 27 May 2026 104,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear OFFSIDE NEAR COIL SPRING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2025 102,739 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 99,825 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 99,824 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 99,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 95,626 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side step brackets corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 95,626 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side step brackets corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 94,821 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,527 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside edge . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,751 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 84,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,957 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 68,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,149 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 May 2013 65,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 May 2012 62,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,818 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 45,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre's wearing on inner and outer edge's.

both headlights on lower limit.

both rear tyre's wearing on inner and outer edge's.

Pass 8 May 2007 33,362 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,874 miles

battery flat. †both front brake discs corroded.

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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GM51 FYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class in Green with a 5,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 GM51 FYA, 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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GM51 FYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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