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G473 HJC

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 HJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,902 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 79,093 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,127 miles

front cross member corroding

general under body corrosion

nearside mirror glass broken

nearside wiper blade splitting

slight play in king pins

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,619 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside inner wheel arch corroding

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2009 77,619 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside inner wheel arch corroding

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,399 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 76,399 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)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,746 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 74,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 70,952 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 70,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G473 HJC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G473 HJC, 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 G473 HJC registered?

G473 HJC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 April 1990.

Is G473 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G473 HJC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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