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Y27 TEG

2008 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,568 mi
Last recorded119,568 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class61,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 TEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 119,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 110,859 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 102,704 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,997 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,624 miles

plastic covers

Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,217 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,855 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jun 2020 85,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 76,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,253 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint balljoint in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint balljoint in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 62,533 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 56,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 56,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 49,432 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 42,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

Fail 8 May 2014 42,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

Pass 8 May 2013 33,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 16,530 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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Y27 TEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 61,589 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 Y27 TEG, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y27 TEG registered?

Y27 TEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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