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G458 SGB

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

206,771 mi
Last recorded206,771 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG458 SGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 206,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 211,503 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 211,450 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring balance beam bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring balance beam bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring balance beam bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 211,169 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 211,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 210,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)

Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (inoperative) (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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G458 SGB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 190,033 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 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G458 SGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G458 SGB registered?

G458 SGB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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