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F1 CPD

1993 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,973 mi
Last recorded211,973 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class114,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 CPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 211,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub leaking grease

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub leaking grease

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 211,973 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub leaking grease

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub leaking grease

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 211,665 miles

Both front axle hubs leaking grease

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Frontmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 211,665 miles

Both front axle hubs leaking grease

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to centre silencer joint bolt loose (nut missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Frontmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 210,597 miles

Both front axle hubs leaking grease

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Frontmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low/minimum efficiency only just met

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 210,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Both front axle hubs leaking grease

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe to N/S silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Frontmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low/minimum efficiency only just met

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 209,444 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount, chassis mounting bracket corroded/ hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner very slight. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside front inner hub leaking grease

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber/coil spring mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 207,590 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount,chassis mounting bracket corroded/hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside front inner hub leaking grease

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absober/coil spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 207,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mount inner sill/step mount area Also an outer rigger for body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/side step mount area,Also an outrigger for body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount,chassis mounting bracket corroded/hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside front inner hub leaking grease

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absober/coil spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 205,449 miles

Both front hub swivels leaking grease

General underside of vehicle corroded in various places

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rough when rotated

Fail 18 May 2021 205,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front hub swivels leaking grease

General underside of vehicle corroded in various places

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rough when rotated

Pass 13 May 2020 204,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front cracking/perishing borderline excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside front hub swivels leaking grease

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside central/rear body mounting/chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering slight rough feeling at steering wheel

Pass 3 May 2019 203,594 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder in screen centre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all coil springs corroded

all tyres are slightly out of shape and cracked

both front hub swivels leaking grease

corrosion to both rear end of outriggers not in prescribed area

exhaust system corroded

steering system feels rough at steering wheel

surface corrosion to undervehicle, sills and suspension components

Fail 29 Apr 2019 203,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure folding bench seat cannot be secured into bracket (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder in screen centre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all coil springs corroded

all tyres are slightly out of shape and cracked

both front hub swivels leaking grease

corrosion to both rear end of outriggers not in prescribed area

exhaust system corroded

steering system feels rough at steering wheel

surface corrosion to undervehicle, sills and suspension components

Pass 4 May 2018 199,883 miles

electrical wiring under vehicle slightly insecure

front brake hoses perished and cracked

steering box damp

surface corrosion to undervehicle areas

suspension coil springs corroded

tyres slightly out of shape, perished and cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2018 199,873 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s/f dust covers borderline excessively deteriorated (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front outer sidewall cracking/perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 198,469 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 198,461 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 198,448 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL STEARING BALL JOINTS (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 195,897 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 195,897 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 190,889 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f swivel pin housing leaking grease

o/s/f swivel pin housing leaking grease

Pass 15 Mar 2014 186,541 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front swivel pin housing seals leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2014 186,541 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

front swivel pin housing seals leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 180,885 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion along nearside inner body sill

rear brakes are binding slightly (unable to check wheel bearings)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 180,885 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion along nearside inner body sill

rear brakes are binding slightly (unable to check wheel bearings)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 176,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat mechanism worn

fuel pipes slightly coroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

surface corosion on front axle

Pass 25 Feb 2011 172,138 miles

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

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

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

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

all track rod end ball joints have play

end float in rear half shafts

front brake discs badly coroded

steering drop arm ball joint worn

surface corosion on suspension arms

Pass 2 Mar 2010 168,356 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 162,691 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 156,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 148,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 141,142 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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F1 CPD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 114,225 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 F1 CPD, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz G-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F1 CPD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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