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W1 KOM

2005 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,983 mi
Last recorded154,983 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz G-class34,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 KOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 154,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 145,798 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 140,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top shock absorber mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 140,917 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top shock absorber mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 132,311 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 132,308 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,727 miles

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

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

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,774 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,419 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,358 miles

under sheilds + engine covers fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,190 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,173 miles

advise n/s rear drive shaft apears to be leaking slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,685 miles

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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W1 KOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 34,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W1 KOM, 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 21 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 W1 KOM registered?

W1 KOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for W1 KOM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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