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L1 NRO

1999 Mercedes-benz G-class

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,635 mi
Last recorded208,635 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class100,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 NRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 208,635 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 202,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 194,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 189,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 184,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between caliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between caliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 175,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 166,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 154,580 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 142,426 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 142,426 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,690 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 May 2013 131,847 miles

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

multiple exhaust joning clamps deteriorated

power steering pump noisey

Fail 9 May 2013 131,790 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 122,919 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 122,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 110,579 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S and O/S rear shock absorbers top mountings corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 110,579 miles

N/S and O/S rear shock absorbers top mountings corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 101,185 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 101,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,619 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sides rear upper shock absorber mountings corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,454 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 79,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering box oil bound

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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L1 NRO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L1 NRO, 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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What year was L1 NRO registered?

L1 NRO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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