1986 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3.0L Diesel · D436 OET

The G-Class presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 September 2025 at 72,101 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a same-day failure on the initial presentation that also listed no defects, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in February 2024 and May 2023 similarly passed clean, indicating no recurring advisories or worsening condition across the recorded period. Recorded mileage sits at 72,101 against a 40-year-old vehicle, an average of roughly 1,800 miles per year. The history shows 67,847 miles on 25 April 2023, 67,850 on 2 May 2023, then a flat 72,101 across the February 2024, September 2025 fail, and September 2025 pass. Such minimal annual accumulation and identical readings over eighteen months suggest long periods of storage or limited use, with no rapid wear on drivetrain or consumables evident from the data. The clean MOT record flags no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues at any test. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and chassis rust in person, as a 1986 off-road chassis may conceal corrosion absent from the tester's brief. Verify the brake condition and tyre age, given the low mileage implies original or aged rubber rather than worn tread. The same-day fail and pass with zero defects points to a clerical error at the testing station, not owner neglect. Previous keepers maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoided advisories entirely, implying careful storage. Given the age, a pre-purchase inspection of mechanical fluids and dormant-component seizure remains prudent despite the unblemished record.