MOT Status
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237,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Rear engine bay area into wheel arch corroded but not within in a prescribed area
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
Offside Rear engine bay area into wheel arch corroded but not within in a prescribed area
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
Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body mount bracket corroded
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
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front rearmost track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front and rear diffs slight oil leaks
transfer box oil leak
front and rear diff seals damp
nearside rear hub seal damp
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
oil leaks from rear diff and transfer box
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
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
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)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?
Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S380 NSN safe to buy?
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