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J255 UEC

1991 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,677 mi
Last recorded225,677 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class151,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 UEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 225,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 30 May 2025 222,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 216,745 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 209,812 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 209,812 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from cooler pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 202,936 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 194,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 186,933 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 170,821 miles

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

Offside Front Diff. oil seal leaking

steering arm ball joint rubber boots deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 12 Dec 2018 170,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Diff. oil seal leaking

steering arm ball joint rubber boots deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f

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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J255 UEC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J255 UEC, 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 J255 UEC registered?

J255 UEC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J255 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 UEC shows 10 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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