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G170 UUC

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,549 mi
Last recorded69,549 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 UUC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,549 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 68,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,517 miles

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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G170 UUC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G170 UUC, 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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What year was G170 UUC registered?

G170 UUC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 21 February 1990.

Is G170 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G170 UUC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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