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L26 BUD

2002 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,649 mi
Last recorded136,649 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class87,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 BUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,649 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 136,174 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 136,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 134,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 131,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,481 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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L26 BUD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 87,446 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 L26 BUD, 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 24 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 L26 BUD registered?

L26 BUD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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