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G193 RRR

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,500 mi
Last recorded99,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG193 RRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,761 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 95,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 94,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 93,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 91,677 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 91,664 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2010 89,025 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 86,537 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust holed and leaking

o/s/f inner wing corroded

play on both wheel bearings

welding repair coated not tested

Fail 5 May 2009 86,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust holed and leaking

o/s/f inner wing corroded

play on both wheel bearings

Pass 3 May 2008 83,280 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 81,133 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 81,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,471 miles

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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G193 RRR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G193 RRR, 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 G193 RRR registered?

G193 RRR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G193 RRR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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