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V8 WBO

1999 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,928 mi
Last recorded135,928 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class100,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 WBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 135,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both hub tractor joint seals deteriorating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 31 Oct 2024 135,897 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all rod end gaiters deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both hub tractor joint seals deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2023 135,794 miles

Front suspension tractor joint housings starting to leak both sides

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 135,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front tractor joints starting to leak oil

Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play end of steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play of steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all track rod end gaiters are starting to deteriorate

steering tractor spheres starting to leak oil both sides

Pass 2 Oct 2020 135,048 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all starting to deteriorate (2.1.3 (g) (i))

tractor joint seals on hubs starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Oct 2020 135,048 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all starting to deteriorate (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

tractor joint seals on hubs starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2019 134,741 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front front hub spheres slight leak on both sides

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 134,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front sphere hubs both sides slight leak

possible water leak

Fail 11 Oct 2018 134,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front sphere hubs both sides slight leak

possible water leak

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,893 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt four joint gaiters deteriorating (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 133,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt four joint gaiters deteriorating (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 133,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 133,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 133,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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V8 WBO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V8 WBO, 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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What year was V8 WBO registered?

V8 WBO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V8 WBO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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