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G561 CFA

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

243,321 mi
Last recorded243,321 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG561 CFA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 243,321 miles

Body has slight corrosion lot of heavy rusty under vehicle some holes but not within 30 cm of structure (6.1.B.2)

Central nearside handbrake has lower effort but hand brake has overall pass

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides front and rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both king pins have movement

wheel arches rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2017 243,321 miles

Body has slight corrosion lot of heavy rusty under vehicle some holes but not within 30 cm of structure (6.1.B.2)

Central nearside handbrake has lower effort but hand brake has overall pass

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides front and rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working broken wire (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both king pins have movement

wheel arches rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2017 243,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all inner cill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all inner cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 237,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 229,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 229,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 222,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside headlamp cracked

offside wheel arch

steering box has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2013 214,467 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 206,216 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ALOND INNER SILLS

Fail 20 Jun 2012 206,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 198,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

general under body corrosion

nearside rear corrosion

offside rear corrosion

rear end corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2010 191,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 183,581 miles

advise puncture in nsf tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2008 175,713 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 175,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 167,675 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 124,943 miles

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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G561 CFA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G561 CFA, 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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G561 CFA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 13 June 1990.

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