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LF51 XFV

2001 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,455 mi
Last recorded142,455 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class73,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 142,455 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 135,705 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 133,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sides front tyre valves perishing

both sides rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 132,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all 4 tyre valves perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,944 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sides front tyre valves perishing

both sides rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,183 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 tyre valves perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,795 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 96,795 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,999 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 85,999 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,804 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 83,803 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,422 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 77,422 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 73,985 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 73,700 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f rear track rod end boot split

Pass 15 May 2009 66,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 62,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,997 miles

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Fail 26 Jan 2007 55,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 46,337 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 4 May 2006 46,337 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LF51 XFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LF51 XFV, 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 LF51 XFV registered?

LF51 XFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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