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H929 YYO

1991 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,806 mi
Last recorded169,806 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class151,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH929 YYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 169,806 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 169,800 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 169,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Drag link 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Front axle swivel's leaking

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear tyres (dated 2003) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2010 169,448 miles

Both front hub swivels leaking oil

Fail 20 Jan 2010 169,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front hub swivels leaking oil

Nsf spot lamp loose

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 168,798 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front swivel housings leaking grease

Pass 17 Sep 2007 166,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 162,355 miles

n/s & o/s hub seals leaking

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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H929 YYO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H929 YYO, 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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What year was H929 YYO registered?

H929 YYO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 23 July 1991.

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The MOT history for H929 YYO shows 8 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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