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G142 HOB

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,049 mi
Last recorded205,049 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 HOB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 205,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 203,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 203,831 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 203,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 203,717 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 203,662 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 203,640 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 201,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 197,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 196,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 196,287 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 192,997 miles

all welding repairs very heavily undersealed

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear inner sills corroded but in no prescribed area

signs of extensive corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2009 192,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear inner sills corroded but in no prescribed area

signs of extensive corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 5 May 2006 186,200 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 186,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT KING PINS HAVE PLAY †CORROSION TO SEVERAL AREAS OF VEHICLE

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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G142 HOB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 190,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G142 HOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G142 HOB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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