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G311 RNN

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,498 mi
Last recorded110,498 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 RNN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 110,498 miles

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Pass 12 Aug 2025 106,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 106,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 106,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Outer door corroded

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (f))

all springs corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 106,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis covered in material (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 106,187 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis covered in material (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,077 miles

brake discs rusty front brake pads worn

steering joint gaiters deteriorated.underside has some rust.steel brake pipes have some rust n/s door has some rust

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,791 miles

some rust in underbody and brake pipe ferrules.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 103,791 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some rust in underbody and brake pipe ferrules.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,816 miles

o/s/r brake appears to need adjustment or repair

Fail 31 Dec 2015 99,816 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

o/s/r brake appears to need adjustment or repair

Fail 28 Dec 2015 99,762 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt connects to pitman arm (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 load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,217 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,271 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 85,271 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,205 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,688 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,200 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 82,969 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 82,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 80,485 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 80,481 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,703 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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G311 RNN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 97,283 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 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G311 RNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G311 RNN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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