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G622 RTU

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,168 mi
Last recorded188,168 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG622 RTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 188,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 186,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 185,245 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 185,240 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 184,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 183,148 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 183,148 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 227,647 miles

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

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

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

nbo reverse light

Pass 21 Nov 2012 181,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 177,188 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 171,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

bonnet doesnt locked

n/s/r & o/s/r leaf springs starting to rust

new steps been fitted cant checkdue to stuff on top

Pass 14 Oct 2010 171,514 miles

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

bonnet doesnt locked

n/s/r & o/s/r leaf springs starting to rust

new steps been fitted cant checkdue to stuff on top

Fail 25 Sep 2010 171,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 168,160 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 159,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 152,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 146,038 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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G622 RTU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Yellow with a 2,300cc 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 G622 RTU, 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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G622 RTU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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