1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 5.0L Petrol · R607 BAY
1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 117,881 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R607 BAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 117,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R607 BAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (R607 BAY) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS”; “Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
R607 BAY Mileage History
- 12/04/2024114,079 mi
- 11/04/2025116,940 mi+2,861 mi
- 14/04/2025116,947 mi+7 mi
- 09/04/2026117,880 mi+933 mi
- 22/04/2026117,881 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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