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SPY 88

1996 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 2950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,186 mi
Last recorded242,186 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz G-class148,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPY 88
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 242,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 242,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

central rear brake hose excessively deteriorated.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 241,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 234,788 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 228,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 219,165 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2017 219,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine has oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 210,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 187,288 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 185,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 174,642 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2011 168,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2011 168,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2010 160,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 147,211 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 147,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 132,027 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 117,269 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 117,261 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 67,854 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 67,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SPY 88 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 148,839 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 SPY 88, 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 30 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 SPY 88 registered?

SPY 88 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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