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G265 UDM

1989 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

78,935 mi
Last recorded78,935 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 208D77,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG265 UDM
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 78,935 miles

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Parking brake lever has slight side play at pivot / ratchet

Fail 14 Sep 2022 78,935 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Parking brake lever has slight side play at pivot / ratchet

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 78,915 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Push fit temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Section Large hole behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Incomplete (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Section Large hole behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Major splits (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Position Lamps not matched pair

Nearside Headlamp Dip Image odd ?

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration lamp reduced light intensity , lens dirty

Steering Column Lower Bush Worn

Steering Column movement , Flexing at upper mounting

Pass 22 Apr 2021 77,191 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 77,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,830 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,743 miles

start of corrosion front cross member

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,056 miles

corrosion under neath

slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,790 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 73,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken just after centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 72,907 miles

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 Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 72,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 71,711 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,549 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,361 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 71,173 miles

2nd o/s rear lamp not working (4 rear lights fitted)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers sun visor slightly touching interior mirror when down

headlight main beam may need further attention

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,173 miles

2nd o/s rear lamp not working (4 rear lights fitted)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers sun visor slightly touching interior mirror when down

headlight main beam may need further attention

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,624 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,585 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front king pins have sliught play

offside steering ball joint has slight play ( not track rod end)

screen has slight damage outside zone a

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,089 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 70,067 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear numberplate faded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,880 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 65,425 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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G265 UDM is a 1989 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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 G265 UDM, 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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G265 UDM is a 1989 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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