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LA52 YDD

2002 Mercedes-benz G-class

Grey Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,875 mi
Last recorded134,875 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class87,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 YDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,875 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 134,875 miles

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 130,835 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 120,186 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 120,186 miles

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

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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LA52 YDD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA52 YDD, 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 LA52 YDD registered?

LA52 YDD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is LA52 YDD safe to buy?

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