MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front diff ....pinion seal leaking...
n/s/f swival hub slightly leaking oil....
slight play .....o/s/f...n/s/f wheel assembly.... /swiwal hub componant
variuos engine/gearbox oil leaks....
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
front to rear metal brake pipe has rust present
minor wear nsf wheel assembly
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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J818 PRU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J818 PRU, 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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J818 PRU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 2 October 1991.
Is J818 PRU safe to buy?
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