Checking out a G Wagen

[Palfrem]

Used 1994 Mercedes-Benz G Class G300 LWB for sale in Glos | Pistonheads

Going to have a look at this soon. Very low miles for year and looks well cared for.

Anything to specifically check?

Owner has sent me this on service history - It'll be good to see my fuel consumption rocket to 20 mpg though!

"Latest MOT carried out 04/02/2015. There were 2 `advisories` written as follows:-
001 Front disc brake worn, pitted or scored, but not seroisly weakened
002 Oil leak. Repaired 06/02/2015
003 Front exhaust bracket corroded

Service details as follows:-
01/02/00 MOT at 45430
02/08/00 Major service at 47474
07/09/00 New calliper seals, new front discs and pads, new w/cylinder and system bled at 48320
26/01/02 MOT at 51829
25/02/02 Remove complete exhaust, new bolts and fittings at 52153
25/10/02 54000 mile service at 54184
24/01/03 MOT at 54290
09/04/03 Renew electric motor for central locking system at 55237
24/01/04 MOT at 58367
01/09/04 Battery replaced at 58828
24/01/05 MOT at 59322
06/07/05 Service at 60263. All brake hoses and V-belt replaced
19/01/06 MOT at 62765
31/01/07 MOT at 65757
27/02/07 Service and new fuel pump at 65878
**** At present I cannot find MOT`s for this period
05/11/09 Service at 70000
22/01/10 MOT at 70614
25/01/11 MOT at 71692
30/01/12 MOT at 72758
14/01/13 Service at 74765. Rear spring replaced
05/02/13 MOT at 74841
12/11/13 Starter motor repared at 76635
31/01/14 Exhaust clamp replaced at 77495
04/02/14 MOT at 77528
04/12/14 Fuel injecter cleaned at 77602
07/01/15 MOT at 78417
12/01/15 Service at 78417
06/02/15 Crankshaft oil seal replaced at 78502

All tyres are Michelin M+S. At latest MOT tread was:-
O/SF 7mm
N/SF 7mm
O/SR 9mm
N/SR 8mm
Spare 8mm

Everything is working.

I believe I am getting just over 20 MPG"

 

[dan-mb]

Just missing some 24" rims and a vinyl wrap.
Seems in really good condition and quite cheap for G Wagon. I think the claimed 0 to 62 in 6.9 seconds is a bit optimistic......

 

[gaz_l]

Well, I've never been a fan of bling, but IMO it needs bigger wheels. Paint it red, and Postman Pat springs to mind..

170 BHP & 2 tonnes? The 102 mph top speed looks about right, but 0-62 in 6.9 seconds? I doubt it, particularly with the G-class's aerodynamics, or lack thereof.. 13-15, maybe. Could make slip roads interesting.

And 25K? Ouch. Not for me, I'm afraid.

Cheers,

Gaz

 

[boxbrownie]

0-60 in 6.9 seconds? Should that not be 69 seconds?

Love the colour combination, the only comment I have is those wheels although the correct size look like they belong on a vehicle half that size

 

[dan-mb]

If you have the Reg and old MOT test number or V5# available you can check out the history of previous mot's on the VOSA website

Motoring : Directgov - MOT status check request

 

[noy91]

Can't comment on what to look for beyond the obvious, but looks the smartest example I've seen a few years. Keep us posted on how it turns out.

 

[dan-mb]

Well, I've never been a fan of bling, but IMO it needs bigger wheels. Paint it red, and Postman Pat springs to mind..

170 BHP & 2 tonnes? The 102 mph top speed looks about right, but 0-62 in 6.9 seconds? I doubt it, particularly with the G-class's aerodynamics, or lack thereof.. 13-15, maybe. Could make slip roads interesting.

And 25K? Ouch. Not for me, I'm afraid.

Cheers,

Gaz

2580kg i am guessing it's meant to say 16.9secs 0-62 at best

 

[Vlad]

One of your main checks should be to see if the front carpets are wet and try and get you hand underneath them to double check. The wiper spindles on G's wear quite badly and can lead to nasty water leaks and the sunroof can leak from rotted out drain tubes.

The spindles are very expensive and are normally a dash out job to replace. I've also heard that some spindles may have become unobtainable on earlier models.

Also check the condition of the spring cups on the chassis as they can corrode and snap off.

Rear bodywork around lights, seams and rear door...check for rust and also check it hasn't just been plugged with filler and fibreglass.

Price wise....IMHO I think they are asking all of the money for this, especially as its a Private Sale

 

[grober]

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