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G5 WLA

2001 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,641 mi
Last recorded118,641 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class73,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 WLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 118,641 miles

Advised on excess travel on hand brake

Pass 20 Dec 2019 115,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,980 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,978 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,244 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 106,240 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,469 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 99,081 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,079 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,193 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,847 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 89,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 85,255 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 85,255 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 77,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,229 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 68,676 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,676 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,685 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 65,685 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 65,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 57,587 miles

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

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

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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G5 WLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G5 WLA, 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 G5 WLA registered?

G5 WLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is G5 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 WLA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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