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L579 ADL

1993 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Diesel 3449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,619 mi
Last recorded222,619 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class114,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 ADL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,449cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 222,619 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 220,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 217,620 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 217,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 12 Mar 2018 213,118 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 213,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 211,498 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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L579 ADL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 3,449cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L579 ADL, 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.

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What year was L579 ADL registered?

L579 ADL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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