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G399 YDL

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,411 mi
Last recorded100,411 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 YDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 100,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,284 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 87,046 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,046 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 79,890 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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G399 YDL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G399 YDL, 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 G399 YDL registered?

G399 YDL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 2 July 1990.

Is G399 YDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G399 YDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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