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K457 NES

1992 Mercedes-benz G-class

Green Diesel 3449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,787 mi
Last recorded103,787 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class107,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK457 NES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,449cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 103,787 miles

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 103,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,196 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 99,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,724 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 93,724 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake bisks in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,056 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,110 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 89,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,403 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,389 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 76,389 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 67,981 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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K457 NES is a 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class in Green with a 3,449cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K457 NES, 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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K457 NES is a 1992 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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