MOT Status
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104,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front both jacking points to sills rusted and holed, not testable area
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
check parking brake, efficiency performance only just met
non-standard exhaust fitted?
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
wiper blades deteriorating
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front both jacking points to sills rusted and holed, not testable area
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
check parking brake, efficiency performance only just met
non-standard exhaust fitted?
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
wiper blades deteriorating
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz G-class?
Based on 15,659 MOT tests across 2,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V500 WGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 74,243 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 V500 WGN, 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 26 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 V500 WGN registered?
V500 WGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is V500 WGN safe to buy?
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