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G607 ALY

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,576 mi
Last recorded165,576 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG607 ALY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 165,576 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner wheel arches corroded joint with floor

both rear inner sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear most chassis corroded outside of prescribed area

offside front inner upper wheel arch slightly corroded outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 8 Aug 2015 165,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner wheel arches corroded joint with floor

both rear inner sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

nearside rear most chassis corroded outside of prescribed area

offside front inner upper wheel arch slightly corroded outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 5 Jun 2015 165,128 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2015 165,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 165,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 161,659 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 161,659 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 155,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 152,750 miles

N.S.R inner tyre old and tread perished.

Nail in offside front tyre

O.S sill edge corroded/ O.S.F step rusty.

O.S sill holed and corroded.

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Plastic number plate back panel loose.

Rear back panel rusty and corroded (N.S.R)

See MOT TESTING GUIDE for test class descripition. This vehicle has been converted into a camper van.

general underbody vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2012 152,750 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

N.S.R inner tyre old and tread perished.

Nail in offside front tyre

O.S sill edge corroded/ O.S.F step rusty.

O.S sill holed and corroded.

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Plastic number plate back panel loose.

Rear back panel rusty and corroded (N.S.R)

See MOT TESTING GUIDE for test class descripition. This vehicle has been converted into a camper van.

general underbody vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2011 151,260 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 150,596 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 148,646 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 147,051 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 145,141 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 145,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 143,115 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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G607 ALY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 190,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G607 ALY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G607 ALY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 17 April 1990.

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