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G433 CBL

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,643 mi
Last recorded88,643 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG433 CBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 88,643 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 86,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 86,080 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 85,725 miles

cab becoming corrded and week in places

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 23 May 2023 85,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2022 84,834 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 82,961 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 82,058 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 79,567 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 79,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,077 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 75,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 75,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 75,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 74,394 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,464 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,088 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,983 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,706 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 60,706 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,550 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,117 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 60,117 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G433 CBL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G433 CBL, 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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G433 CBL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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