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NDZ 2801

1988 Mercedes-benz G-class

Purple Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,723 mi
Last recorded18,723 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz G-class40,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDZ 2801
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all front steering arm ball joints have slight play

both nearside and offside sill areas and rear panel area patch repairs around body mount areas covered in underbody sealent

Fail 12 Feb 2010 18,709 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,044 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 61,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,044 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,044 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 61,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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NDZ 2801 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz G-class in Purple with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 40,974 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 NDZ 2801, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NDZ 2801?

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What year was NDZ 2801 registered?

NDZ 2801 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is NDZ 2801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDZ 2801 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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