MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight corrosion to front inner wheel arches
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended non retracking mechanism (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sticker hiding crack in windscreen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all 4 tyres perished
both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating
exhaust system corroding
front brake discs slightly pitted
front number plate cracked
offside rear light lens has slight damage
various chips in windscreen
both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated - strong advise
both rear tyres perished
centre silencer of exhaust has a minor leak of gases
front brake disc warped
front number plate cracked
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
various chips in windscreen
various suspension bushes deteriorating
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated - strong advise
both rear tyres perished
centre silencer of exhaust has a minor leak of gases
front brake disc warped
front number plate cracked
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
various chips in windscreen
various suspension bushes deteriorating
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both rear tyres starting to perish
front brake discs slightly warped
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on edges
Chip in windscreen out of swept area
brake fluid level slightly low
front flexi joint into silencer joint in poor condition - temp repair made
front number plate cracked
offside rear light lens damaged
rear tyres just starting to perish
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front wiper blades poor
osr fog light cracked
Front wiper blades deteriorating
Chip in windscreen out of swept area.
Front brake disc inner faces in slight poor condition + slightly distorted.
Front number plate cracked
both front brake discs deteriorating on inner faces
rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding
stonechip to windscreen
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?
Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G25 CLV is a 1989 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 G25 CLV, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G25 CLV is a 1989 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 24 October 1989.
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