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ExpiredMileage
78,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Parking brake lever has slight side play at pivot / ratchet
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))
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
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
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))
start of corrosion front cross member
corrosion under neath
slight play in both front wheel bearing
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
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
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
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear numberplate faded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?
Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
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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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