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W865 RCU

2000 Mercedes-benz G-class

Silver Petrol 4960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,990 mi
Last recorded28,990 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class74,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelG-class
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 28,990 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Swivel housing has slight oil leak

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear prop shaft output from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 28,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking oil

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front axle swivel joint is leaking oil

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres are older than 10 years old

Pass 26 Aug 2022 27,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,876 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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W865 RCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class in Silver with a 4,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 W865 RCU, 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 W865 RCU registered?

W865 RCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz G-class, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W865 RCU safe to buy?

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