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XHZ 113

1999 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,640 mi
Last recorded171,640 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class100,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHZ 113
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 171,640 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 171,640 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 166,465 miles

offside windows opaque

reverse lights not working

Fail 4 Jul 2025 166,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

offside windows opaque

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Jul 2024 166,256 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front . steering box to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sides windows opaque

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Jun 2024 166,256 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front . steering box to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sides windows opaque

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Jan 2023 163,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 160,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 154,754 miles

Engine Oil Leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 146,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 146,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low both zsides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp broken glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 144,664 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight leak

Offside Front swivel joint has slight leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,244 miles

Center exhaust bracket is broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Headlight image kick-up tape fitted at time of test

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

Under trays obscuring vehicle underside

Pass 26 Jan 2016 135,325 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 135,325 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 127,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 116,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 107,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 99,169 miles

head light beam deflecters fitted

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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XHZ 113 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHZ 113, 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 XHZ 113 registered?

XHZ 113 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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