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G138 SRR

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,260 mi
Last recorded182,260 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 SRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 182,260 miles

slight play in nsf kingpin

Pass 15 Mar 2022 180,563 miles

Nearside Front front head light going rusty in side off light

Offside Rear rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 1 Mar 2022 180,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear leaf spring hanger corroded on front off spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front head light going rusty in side off light

Offside Rear rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 17 Mar 2021 178,294 miles

Vehicle chassis coated in protective coating obscuring vision of some components

Pass 3 May 2019 177,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 176,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 176,151 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 174,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 174,314 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 174,314 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 171,712 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 168,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance at maximum allowance of 25%

handbrake only just meets minimum requirement of 16% efficiency

Fail 17 Dec 2012 168,297 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 167,967 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2011 167,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 167,498 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 166,764 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 161,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 155,381 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 155,156 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G138 SRR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 97,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G138 SRR, 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 36 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 G138 SRR registered?

G138 SRR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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