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G572 XBA

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,303 mi
Last recorded170,303 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG572 XBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 170,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 165,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 162,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 161,517 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 158,720 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 155,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to near side front flexi and offside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front door step corroded but not in prescribed area

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 155,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

off side front doorstep cooroded but not within prescribed area, exhaust rubber mounts ,nearside offside rear air bags deflated

Fail 21 Apr 2015 155,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 154,030 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 154,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 152,710 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 152,710 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 150,193 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 150,193 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 147,014 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 143,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 139,796 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 139,796 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 136,427 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 136,427 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 132,730 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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G572 XBA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G572 XBA, 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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G572 XBA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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