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G192 SCJ

1990 Mercedes 208D

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,845 mi
Last recorded133,845 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 208D75,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG192 SCJ
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 133,845 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 133,843 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 133,274 miles

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 133,271 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 128,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis member (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 126,764 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 126,749 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,015 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 121,014 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 112,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 107,408 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail pipe loose at silencer joint

nearside rear tyre age related cracks in sidewall no cord exposed at this time

offside front tyre age related cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2015 107,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail pipe loose at silencer joint

nearside rear tyre age related cracks in sidewall no cord exposed at this time

offside front tyre age related cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,772 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,388 miles

no smoke meter reading detected

Fail 28 Oct 2013 102,388 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

no smoke meter reading detected

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,080 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 97,242 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

spare wheel low tread

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

offside rear tyre low tread

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged no cords showing

Pass 30 Oct 2010 96,073 miles

footbrake travel low

fuel smell - no leak found

handbrake travel high

nearside fron tyre slight wearing edge

offside rear tyre wearing near limit

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,897 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front side repeater lens broken

Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,318 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,456 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 80,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,704 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,413 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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G192 SCJ is a 1990 Mercedes 208D in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 75,824 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 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G192 SCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G192 SCJ is a 1990 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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