MOT Status
ValidMileage
225,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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