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J491 GSL

1992 Mercedes-benz G-class

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,673 mi
Last recorded103,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class107,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 GSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,481 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,664 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 93,646 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,377 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,732 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 92,711 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mounting detached (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,716 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 89,889 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 89,887 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,041 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,459 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,189 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 87,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,659 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 83,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,342 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 82,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all tyre presures low

grease leaking nsf swivel hub housing

nsf drag link end worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,109 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 74,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 73,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 73,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,333 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 70,613 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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J491 GSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 107,158 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 J491 GSL, 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 34 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 J491 GSL registered?

J491 GSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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