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P349 UNH

1996 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,100 mi
Last recorded29,100 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz G-class148,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 29,100 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,989 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 281,133 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 270,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 261,173 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

parking brake lever button missing

Fail 7 Jan 2012 261,173 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parking brake lever button missing

Fail 8 Dec 2011 261,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake pad sensor wiring broken

park brake lever release button missing

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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P349 UNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 148,839 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 P349 UNH, 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 30 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 P349 UNH registered?

P349 UNH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P349 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P349 UNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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