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G199 TTS

1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

375,018 mi
Last recorded375,018 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2005
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D184,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 TTS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2005 375,018 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 375,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?

Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
2,904
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 188
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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G199 TTS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 184,269 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-benz 508 D fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G199 TTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 508 D typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G199 TTS registered?

G199 TTS is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is G199 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G199 TTS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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