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G380 UNJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

108,460 mi
Last recorded108,460 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG380 UNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 108,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 108,355 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 107,903 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 104,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 184/14/8ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,348 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 102,036 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Horn control insecure +staying on (7.7 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 99,026 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,618 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking oil

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,274 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Oil leak ()

both front inner arches corroded

chassis rails have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,514 miles

advance corrssion around steering box mounts and chassia leg

chassia legs in poor condition

o/s rear hub seal leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2016 91,514 miles

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

O/S/R HUB SEAL LEAKING

Fail 10 Nov 2016 91,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/S/R HUB SEAL LEAKING

Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,844 miles

fluid leak at offside rear hub seal

rear floor panels rotten

Fail 30 Nov 2015 89,844 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panelling-12" to top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fluid leak at offside rear brake ,advise attention asap

rear floor panels rotten

Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,917 miles

battery in poor condition

corrosion near servo, will need attention soon.

corrosion to bulkhead and inner arches

front brake discs rusty

indicator tell tail cover missing.

interior floor deteriated at rear

signs of axle oil leak from offside rear hub

slight noise when offside front wheel spun by hand.

some wear in both front king-pins

Fail 15 Aug 2014 87,917 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery in poor condition

corrosion near servo, will need attention soon.

corrosion to bulkhead and inner arches

front brake discs rusty

indicator tell tail cover missing.

interior floor deteriated at rear

signs of axle oil leak from offside rear hub

slight noise when offside front wheel spun by hand.

some wear in both front king-pins

Fail 24 Jul 2013 87,407 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

corrosion both front inner arch areas front end

propshaft slider boot missing

rear floor in camper rotten

slight axle oil leak on offside rear back plate

slight wear in offside front king-pin

some corrosion to bulkhead

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,407 miles

corrosion both front inner arch areas front end

propshaft slider boot missing

rear floor in camper rotten

slight axle oil leak on offside rear back plate

slight wear in offside front king-pin

some corrosion to bulkhead

Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,360 miles

nearside and offside front kingpins have very slight wear

nearside and offside inner wing areas under bonnet are heavily corroded and holed in places but not within any prescribed areas. may need attention soon.

rear wooden floor section of vehicle is in poor condition

slight oil dampness around power steering pump area

some oil dampness around offside rear brake backplate area (possible axle oil seal leak)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,360 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)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front kingpins have very slight wear

nearside and offside inner wing areas under bonnet are heavily corroded and holed in places but not within any prescribed areas. may need attention soon.

rear wooden floor section of vehicle is in poor condition

slight oil dampness around power steering pump area

some oil dampness around offside rear brake backplate area (possible axle oil seal leak)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,827 miles

fluid leak o/s/r hub

Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,411 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 82,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 81,363 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 79,968 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 79,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 79,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 79,252 miles

front cross member surface rust

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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G380 UNJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 G380 UNJ, 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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G380 UNJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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