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G348 YHJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,045 mi
Last recorded142,045 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG348 YHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2009 142,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 139,317 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 134,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 131,356 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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G348 YHJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G348 YHJ, 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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What year was G348 YHJ registered?

G348 YHJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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