1987 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2.7L Diesel · A3 YDS
1987 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 38,916 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A3 YDS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 38,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A3 YDS Mileage History
- 08/07/200684,481 mi
- 22/04/200885,186 mi+705 mi
- 24/04/200885,190 mi+4 mi
- 02/04/200953,285 mi-31,905 mi
- 02/04/200953,285 mi
- 30/06/201085,562 mi+32,277 mi
- 28/08/201585,749 mi+187 mi
- 24/08/201688,988 mi+3,239 mi
- 10/08/201792,832 mi+3,844 mi
- 28/08/201896,953 mi+4,121 mi
- 14/08/20191,684 mi-95,269 mi
- 03/09/20205,588 mi+3,904 mi
- 09/06/20219,709 mi+4,121 mi
- 09/06/20219,709 mi
- 31/05/202215,031 mi+5,322 mi
- 31/05/202215,031 mi
- 02/06/202320,552 mi+5,521 mi
- 31/05/202426,685 mi+6,133 mi
- 03/06/202532,630 mi+5,945 mi
- 16/07/202638,916 mi+6,286 mi
Average of roughly -2,276 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A3 YDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (A3 YDS) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (47 issues), Brakes (32 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 92 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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