MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear anti roll bushes have slight play
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
slight playu in steering box
various steering balljoints have slight play
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G355 ECV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,273cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 88,247 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 G355 ECV, 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 37 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 G355 ECV registered?
G355 ECV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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