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J683 AUJ

1991 Mercedes-benz G-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,193 mi
Last recorded148,193 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class151,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ683 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 148,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 147,367 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 146,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 145,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 145,132 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 144,178 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 141,852 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 141,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 137,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 129,704 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 121,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 118,090 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 114,311 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 114,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres have stress crack resulting in partial separation of the outer cover

Pass 30 May 2012 112,946 miles

O/S/R tyre has side wall damage

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,540 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 111,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 109,979 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 108,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,256 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 106,256 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 104,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 101,335 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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J683 AUJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J683 AUJ, 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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J683 AUJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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