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G318 RNN

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,848 mi
Last recorded142,848 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG318 RNN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 142,848 miles

corrosion to front chassis le gs

Pass 23 Jun 2025 141,098 miles

corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 139,810 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 138,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to all brake pipes mainly front (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 137,282 miles

stone chip in windscreen not in drivers view of the road ahead

Pass 6 Apr 2021 137,109 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 137,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 136,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 136,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2018 136,266 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play connected to steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2017 135,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 133,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 132,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 131,987 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 129,979 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2011 129,975 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

nearside rear tyre in a poor condition

offside rear tyre in a poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2010 129,856 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 129,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 129,850 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 129,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 128,370 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 127,159 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 127,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 125,202 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 125,202 miles

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

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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G318 RNN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G318 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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G318 RNN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 6 March 1990.

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