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G368 XRV

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,303 mi
Last recorded78,303 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG368 XRV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,303 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 78,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,135 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear floors rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2020 77,707 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on inside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear floors rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,124 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to door close to upper hinge

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to body

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 13 Feb 2019 68,942 miles

Emissions not tested condition of tailpipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion to door close to upper hinge

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear corrosion to tail pipe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to body

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to body

Fail 12 Feb 2018 60,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to body

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,810 miles

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

slight corrosion to body

Fail 22 Feb 2017 53,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion to body

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight corrosion to body

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 40,916 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,665 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 35,665 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,729 miles

slight corrosion to body no sharp edges at time of test slight corrosion to nearside bulk head

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner side wall

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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G368 XRV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G368 XRV, 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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G368 XRV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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