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W704 UMO

2000 Mercedes-benz G-class

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,949 mi
Last recorded94,949 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class74,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 UMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 94,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,699 miles

Front to middle exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle both brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle waxoiled

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,060 miles

Front Exhaust flanges corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust flanges corroded

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,144 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,202 miles

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

exhaust front pipe clamp heavily rusted

slight up/down play in osf and both ns trackrod ends

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,150 miles

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

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

slight up and down play in ns tr ends

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,875 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust not blowing but may soon need attention,

Steering damper mounting bushes starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust not blowing but may soon need attention,

Steering damper mounting bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,847 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 52,768 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

minor leak at near/side front swivel hub assembly

minor leak at off/side front swivel hub assembly

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,842 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 51,796 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,738 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2007 39,474 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,919 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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W704 UMO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W704 UMO, 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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W704 UMO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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