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P106 DUD

1997 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

338,761 mi
Last recorded338,761 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 DUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 338,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2018 338,757 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r bearing play/noise

rear brake pipes corroded

assorted off road modifications

exhaust corroded/blowing

floor pan,chassis,inner sills,suspension-corroded,o/s/f body mount outrigger rotted thru

left hand drive lamps fitted

n/s/f brake sensor detached

Pass 25 May 2017 330,398 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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P106 DUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P106 DUD, 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 29 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 P106 DUD registered?

P106 DUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P106 DUD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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