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M693 TSS

1994 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

284,568 mi
Last recorded284,568 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM693 TSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2024 284,568 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Both sides are worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 271,739 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 261,785 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axel swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axel swivel joint has slight play

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axel swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 261,785 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axel swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axel swivel joint has slight play

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axel swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 252,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight oil leak from swivel joint

Fail 8 Oct 2020 252,292 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exaust braket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner slight oil leak from swivel joint

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 239,042 miles

near side front outher drive shaft slight leacking seal

Fail 19 Jun 2019 239,042 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

near side front outher drive shaft slight leacking seal

Pass 12 Jun 2018 221,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 204,408 miles

Exhaust noisy center exhaust and rear deteriorated box (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 189,075 miles

nsf hub has slight play

osr hub damp no leak found at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2015 185,187 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 185,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside handbrake percentage low

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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M693 TSS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M693 TSS, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M693 TSS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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