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K9 CEO

1998 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,194 mi
Last recorded140,194 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class116,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 CEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 140,194 miles

exhaust corroded slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2012 140,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2009 138,847 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

drivers side headlamp cracked

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2009 138,847 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

both rear brake discs corroded

drivers side headlamp cracked

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2006 126,868 miles

Headlight marking from left hand drive to right hand drive needs renewing.

Nearside washer jet only one jet working.

Slight seepage from front large steering ball joints.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 107,501 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 107,492 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 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)

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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K9 CEO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 116,008 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 K9 CEO, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K9 CEO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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