MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive around rear of gearbox to prop and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
grease around o/s/f axle swivel joint
rear section of exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached between down pipe and middle section bolt very rusty (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive around rear of gearbox to prop and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
grease around o/s/f axle swivel joint
rear section of exhaust rusty
Offside Front grease seeping out of swivel joint ball seal
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?
Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.
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S972 EBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class in Grey with a 4,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 100,195 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 S972 EBX, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S972 EBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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