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RK08 LKA

2008 Mercedes-benz G-class

White Petrol 5488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,130 mi
Last recorded27,130 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class61,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,130 miles

Handbrake just met the brake limit

Pass 22 Nov 2016 17,273 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 17,273 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 8,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 6,829 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 6,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,117 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 9,937 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 9,937 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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RK08 LKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class in White with a 5,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 61,589 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 RK08 LKA, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK08 LKA registered?

RK08 LKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is RK08 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 LKA shows 9 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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