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G123 PTS

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

106,859 mi
Last recorded106,859 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 PTS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,859 miles

Corroded hole in osf grill

Excessive corrosion under air filter

Excessive corrosion under os step

NSR plastic liner broken / open to inner

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF side wall cracking

OSF upper side lamp inop

Underside of chassis heavily corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 106,859 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corroded hole in osf grill

Excessive corrosion under air filter

Excessive corrosion under os step

NSR plastic liner broken / open to inner

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF side wall cracking

OSF upper side lamp inop

Underside of chassis heavily corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 105,436 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 105,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 105,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear chassis areas

o/s/f top marker light damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 105,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2007 104,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2007 104,484 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2007 104,469 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windsreen cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2006 103,119 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 103,115 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Sep 2006 103,105 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen c racked not in swept area

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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G123 PTS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 88,247 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G123 PTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G123 PTS registered?

G123 PTS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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