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Y969 BLB

2001 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,182 mi
Last recorded176,182 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class73,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY969 BLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 176,182 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 175,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 175,366 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 174,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 173,667 miles

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

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

sign of power steering oil on some components but no leaks found

Pass 18 Dec 2018 171,787 miles

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

Offside headlamp has mask converter fitted

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 171,786 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not turn off (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up showing on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 164,316 miles

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

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

cv boot on drive shaft from gearbox to transfer box is split

o/s/r bumper corner damaged

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Jun 2017 164,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cv boot on drive shaft from gearbox to transfer box is split

o/s/r bumper corner damaged

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Sep 2015 140,452 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 140,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bad oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 115,601 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 104,559 miles

rear sidelights are brighter than stop lights

Fail 5 Jun 2013 104,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear sidelights are brighter than stop lights

Pass 14 May 2012 98,190 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2012 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,935 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 86,928 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,422 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 98,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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Y969 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 73,747 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 Y969 BLB, 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 25 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 Y969 BLB registered?

Y969 BLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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