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J9 BAU

1999 Mercedes-benz G-class

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

143,903 mi
Last recorded143,903 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class100,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 143,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 141,604 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 141,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 133,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencers outer skins poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2023 133,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken causing exhaust to rest on chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencers out skin poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2022 124,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,220 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 115,220 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 109,692 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 109,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,181 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 108,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,179 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,178 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,405 miles

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

exhaust mount corroded but system is adequately supported

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,939 miles

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

Fuel lines starting to corrode

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Reverse light damaged

Steering damper wet

Pass 15 May 2014 74,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,103 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 67,103 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 15 May 2012 60,218 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and centre exhaust clamps corroded/cracked

o/s exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 60,215 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and centre exhaust clamps corroded/cracked

o/s exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 53,209 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 53,206 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 26 May 2010 48,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 44,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 40,537 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2007 32,414 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 32,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,455 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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J9 BAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 100,195 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 J9 BAU, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J9 BAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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