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S380 NSN

1998 Mercedes-benz G-class

Yellow Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

237,487 mi
Last recorded237,487 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class116,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 NSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 237,487 miles

Offside Rear engine bay area into wheel arch corroded but not within in a prescribed area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 237,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear engine bay area into wheel arch corroded but not within in a prescribed area

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 232,260 miles

Offside Rear engine bay area into wheel arch corroded but not within in a prescribed area

Fail 17 Sep 2024 232,259 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear engine bay area into wheel arch corroded but not within in a prescribed area

Pass 29 Sep 2023 226,729 miles

Offside Rear engine bay area into wheel arch corroded but not within in a prescribed area

Fail 27 Sep 2023 226,729 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rearmost track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear engine bay area into wheel arch corroded but not within in a prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2022 221,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 215,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 211,051 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mount bracket corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 211,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mount bracket corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 204,300 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 204,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 194,411 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 194,411 miles

Central Outer Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 191,228 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front rearmost track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 191,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main at nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front rearmost track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 182,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 178,754 miles

front and rear diffs slight oil leaks

transfer box oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 166,641 miles

front and rear diff seals damp

nearside rear hub seal damp

Fail 10 Sep 2014 166,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear diff seals damp

offside rear hub seal damp

Pass 19 Sep 2013 154,008 miles

oil leaks from rear diff and transfer box

Fail 12 Sep 2013 154,008 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear brake sticky

oil leaks from rear diff and transfer box

Pass 18 Sep 2012 141,834 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 141,829 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Handbrake warning light staying on dashboard

Pass 9 Sep 2011 129,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 110,113 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 110,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 83,779 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 74,821 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,535 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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S380 NSN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class in Yellow with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S380 NSN, 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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What year was S380 NSN registered?

S380 NSN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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