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G189 UUC

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,317 mi
Last recorded206,317 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 UUC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 206,317 miles

advise chip in windscreen

advise n/s/r light lens cracked

advise spare wheel flat

Fail 4 Aug 2012 206,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise chip in windscreen

advise n/s/r light lens cracked

advise spare wheel flat

Pass 25 Nov 2008 205,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 203,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 201,455 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 199,521 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 199,458 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Petrol tank damaged

off side door step rusted and corroded.

van body listing/leaning to left.

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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G189 UUC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G189 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 G189 UUC registered?

G189 UUC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 16 January 1990.

Is G189 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G189 UUC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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