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K8 CMW

1993 Mercedes-benz G-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class114,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 CMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 128,167 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 128,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 120,816 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 120,816 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

both rear lamps cracked

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jan 2007 114,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 107,724 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 107,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 94,462 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 94,462 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust leak from silencer

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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K8 CMW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 114,225 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 K8 CMW, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K8 CMW?

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What year was K8 CMW registered?

K8 CMW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K8 CMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 CMW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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