MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,084 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust clamp perished
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust clamp perished
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Drag link 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))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front brake pad lining has become detached
Offside Front brake pad lining has become detached
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
exhaust joint loose/rattle.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
exhaust joint loose/rattle.
Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?
Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G521 XAE is a 1990 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 75,824 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 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G521 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G521 XAE is a 1990 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 May 1990.
Is G521 XAE safe to buy?
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