£20 (Est: £30,000 - £35,000)
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 GE Circa £20k spent in recent years - Rare 3-litre petrol with manual gearbox
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 223
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 GE is a rare 3-litre petrol model with a manual gearbox. Recent work includes a respray and underside refresh, making it an appealing classic G Wagon ready for adventure.
Condition
8
The car is described as presenting extremely well with gleaming paintwork and excellent interior, suggesting minimal cosmetic imperfections. There are no mentions of dents or paint damage. Minor reconditioning may be required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WDB46322727078681
Chassis No:
Odometer:
146,377 miles
J947 UVX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Year: 1991 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300 GE Registration: J947 UVX Chassis No: WDB46322727078681 Odometer: 146,377 This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine early G Wagon, which is ready for adventure.
Fitted with the ever popular 3.0-litre petrol and desirable manual gearbox.
Recently resprayed at a cost of £9,000 and with almost £10,000 spent on an underside refresh, the vehicle presents extremely well with gleaming paintwork and excellent interior.
In February 2025, the full ignition system was replaced, including coil, distributor cap, rotor arm, leads, and spark plugs.
The clutch was recently renewed with an OEM Sachs unit, and new rear springs fitted.
Engine oil services were carried out at 139,049 miles (August 2023) and 143,991 miles (October 2024).
The 4x4 system, low-range gearbox, and three diff locks all function correctly, while 31-inch Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tyres with good tread provide unstoppable traction in challenging conditions.
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Points of note
£20
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,871
Median Price (Since 2020)
£79,128
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 11 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
145,537 miles
Registration Date
1991-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 12 2025 with 145,537 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front lower hub bearing slight play
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed
On May 09 2025 with 145,480 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Outer Power steering ram insecure ram bush (2.1.5 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front lower hub bearing slight play
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Jun 01 2024 with 142,199 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- both front steering swivel balls/housing slightly leaking
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 09 2023 with 138,841 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Dec 10 2021 with 135,924 miles
Failed
On Nov 18 2021 with 135,923 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Passed
On Nov 15 2020 with 133,471 miles
Passed
On Oct 10 2019 with 129,951 miles
Passed
On Sep 21 2018 with 126,503 miles
Passed
On Sep 18 2017 with 123,011 miles
Passed
On Feb 24 2017 with 121,201 miles
Failed
On Feb 24 2017 with 121,201 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Feb 05 2016 with 117,832 miles
Failed
On Jan 18 2016 with 117,832 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Nov 18 2014 with 113,277 miles
Failed
On Nov 07 2014 with 113,276 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- front fog lamps inop
- f/n/s pad wear indicator fouling the wheel
Passed
On Nov 04 2013 with 10,435 miles
Passed
On Nov 07 2012 with 104,107 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- Front axle swivel housings weeping oil.
- Unable to check all brake pipes due to protective coating applied.
Failed
On Nov 07 2012 with 104,105 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory:
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- Front axle swivel housings weeping oil.
- Unable to check all brake pipes due to protective coating applied.
- N/S/R brake slightly binding.
Passed
On Oct 12 2011 with 100,461 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- discs pittd
Passed
On Oct 08 2010 with 96,604 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/f brake signs of over heating
- oil around rear brake drums
- exhaust tail pipe heavilly corroded
- steering box has signs of previous leak
- n/s/r tyre has a nail in it
Failed
On Oct 08 2010 with 96,567 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
User Entered:
- o/s/f brake signs of over heating
- oil around rear brake drums
- exhaust tail pipe heavilly corroded
- steering box has signs of previous leak
- n/s/r tyre has a nail in it
Passed
On Oct 09 2009 with 89,866 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Failed
On Oct 05 2009 with 89,866 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed
On Sep 15 2008 with 84,876 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Failed
On Sep 11 2008 with 84,875 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On May 21 2007 with 79,924 miles
Passed
On Feb 15 2006 with 74,968 miles
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