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G422 TNU

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,692 mi
Last recorded59,692 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG422 TNU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,692 miles

passanger seat missing

passenger inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

play in nearside front bearing

Pass 30 May 2012 59,616 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall has small cut no cords exposed

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has slight play on full lock

Fail 23 May 2012 59,522 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall has small cut no cords exposed

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 May 2012 59,408 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 576,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2010 54,532 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,210 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,210 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,277 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 43,446 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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G422 TNU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G422 TNU, 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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G422 TNU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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