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G213 BTW

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,619 mi
Last recorded95,619 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG213 BTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 95,619 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 95,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,706 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 91,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise only o/s front tyre wearing on outter edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 89,086 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 88,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise only nearside seat swob missing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,061 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 85,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

advise only centre seat belt not fitted

advise only front passenger seat swob lnsecure

Pass 26 Aug 2006 81,075 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 81,075 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G213 BTW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G213 BTW, 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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G213 BTW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 3 April 1990.

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