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R607 BAY

1998 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,881 mi
Last recorded117,881 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class116,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 BAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 117,881 miles

Nearside Rear EX. SILENCER DETERIORATED/CORRODED

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 117,880 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear EX. SILENCER DETERIORATED/CORRODED

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 116,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 116,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure GLASS (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,079 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 110,437 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,407 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective weak and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 106,407 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective weak and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 99,838 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 97,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back underside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 97,794 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back underside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,158 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,158 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,554 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,128 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,197 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,242 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 80,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 80,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,402 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,761 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,879 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 44,879 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R607 BAY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R607 BAY, 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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R607 BAY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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