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K974 MTS

1993 Mercedes-benz G

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

307,494 mi
Last recorded307,494 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 MTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2025 307,494 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 301,936 miles

Full underside of vehicle, all suspension components, sills and brake pipes heavily coated in underseller, full inspection not possible

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Forward track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 287,462 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 276,334 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 261,236 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 256,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 254,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside silencer body corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Offside silencer support bracket corroded and adrift

Fail 27 Feb 2017 254,860 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside silencer body corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Offside silencer support bracket corroded and adrift

Pass 2 Jun 2016 253,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 249,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wear on the brake pedal rubber

wear on the clutch pedal rubber

Pass 17 Jun 2014 245,836 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 245,823 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 242,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 234,207 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside offside front suspension hub joints have slight leak

nearside wiper wheel box has slight wear and play

Fail 11 Jun 2012 234,207 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside offside front suspension hub joints have slight leak

nearside wiper wheel box has slight wear and play

Pass 13 Jun 2011 227,364 miles

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

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2011 227,364 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2010 219,266 miles

nearside front wiper wheelbox worn and has play

nearside offside front hubs have small leak

Fail 21 May 2010 219,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside front wiper wheelbox worn and has play

nearside offside front hubs leaking

Pass 21 May 2009 215,392 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abs light takes longer than suggested to go out

corrosion starting around offside rear shock absorber top turret

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

nearside front tyre has a long shallow cut in outer wall

plasic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 8 May 2007 207,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 207,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 198,645 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G?

Based on 6,064 MOT tests across 2,011 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
5,936
Miles/Year
2,011
On UK Roads
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K974 MTS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz G in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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K974 MTS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz G, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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