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G344 NBT

1990 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,215 mi
Last recorded57,215 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 208D75,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 NBT
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 57,215 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 57,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 57,184 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 57,184 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 57,102 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,987 miles

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Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,916 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,146 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

offside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,868 miles

rear tyres aged

Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear tyres aged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,408 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 51,403 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,138 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 43,115 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G344 NBT is a 1990 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 75,824 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 G344 NBT, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G344 NBT registered?

G344 NBT is a 1990 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G344 NBT safe to buy?

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