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M500 HAT

1998 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

238,758 mi
Last recorded238,758 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class116,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 HAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 238,758 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 238,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 238,363 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 238,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 224,029 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 205,246 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 190,453 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 190,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 180,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 173,923 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 173,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 159,437 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 159,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front disc worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 149,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 146,754 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 146,754 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front front coil spring slight corrosion

frontb brake disc slight pitted

Pass 22 May 2014 134,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,371 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 109,506 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 103,314 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,109 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 85,109 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,568 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,667 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 50,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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M500 HAT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 116,008 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 M500 HAT, 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 28 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 M500 HAT registered?

M500 HAT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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