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V88 WGN

2001 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,736 mi
Last recorded92,736 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class73,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 90,597 miles

all tyres perishing

brake furrells corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

oil leak

rear springs corroded

wipers slow

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,444 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underside.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight roughness in power steering when going lock to lock

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,305 miles

7 pin trailer socket wiring corroded and none of lamps working correctly

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,305 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

7 pin trailer socket wiring corroded and none of lamps working correctly

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,801 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 66,801 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,045 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 64,045 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,123 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 55,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 55,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/ and n/s rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,614 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 49,614 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2006 42,307 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 42,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V88 WGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 73,747 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 V88 WGN, 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 25 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 V88 WGN registered?

V88 WGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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