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G53 KHD

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

196,792 mi
Last recorded196,792 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2006
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 KHD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2006 196,792 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front floor weak holed slight wear tn o/s front king pin

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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G53 KHD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G53 KHD, 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 G53 KHD registered?

G53 KHD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G53 KHD safe to buy?

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