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G25 CLV

1989 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,817 mi
Last recorded117,817 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 208D77,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 CLV
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 117,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,834 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion to front inner wheel arches

Fail 31 Dec 2022 108,409 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,312 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,085 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 107,084 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,675 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 105,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,449 miles

both front brake discs deteriorating on inner faces

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2005 54,036 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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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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