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K87 PAP

1993 Mercedes-benz G-class

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,899 mi
Last recorded41,899 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class114,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 PAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 41,899 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 40,775 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 40,132 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 39,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 38,872 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 38,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

unable to assess thickness of front brake pads

Pass 25 Nov 2020 37,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 36,986 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 36,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,827 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 36,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking LEAK OFF PIPE (DONE) (7.2.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,943 miles

nearside front brake tight

Fail 30 Apr 2014 34,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front brake tight

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,522 miles

slight exhaust leak from rear of rear silencer

Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,017 miles

slight exhaust leak at rear of rear silencer

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,558 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,913 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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K87 PAP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K87 PAP, 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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What year was K87 PAP registered?

K87 PAP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K87 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K87 PAP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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