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LB52 XPZ

2002 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,221 mi
Last recorded175,221 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class87,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 175,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 132,337 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 127,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 111,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,801 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 102,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,972 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,217 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,285 miles

Oil leak

slight leak underneath btwn engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 76,039 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 68,909 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,981 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,640 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 26,640 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,341 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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LB52 XPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB52 XPZ, 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 LB52 XPZ registered?

LB52 XPZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for LB52 XPZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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