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X333 LAC

2004 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,798 mi
Last recorded139,798 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz G-class88,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX333 LAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 139,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side brake thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2024 137,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022
Fail 1 Apr 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all round (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 May 2020 87,336 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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X333 LAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 88,980 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 X333 LAC, 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 22 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 X333 LAC registered?

X333 LAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is X333 LAC safe to buy?

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