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G640 SNJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

85,208 mi
Last recorded85,208 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG640 SNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 85,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail, by leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail, by leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded and coated in underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2024 81,652 miles

All the brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Light body and cab corrosion, including corrosion in the chassis legs.(Has been wax oyled)

Slight oil leak from turbo area

Slight play in the rear hub bearings

o/s/f spot light not working

Fail 18 Jul 2024 81,652 miles

All the brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Light body and cab corrosion, including corrosion in the chassis legs.(Has been wax oyled)

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak from turbo area

Slight play in the rear hub bearings

o/s/f spot light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,106 miles

Slight plat in the rear hub bearings

Slight play in the steering box

N/s/r shock absorber damp with oil

Slight oil leak from turbo area

All the brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Light body and cab corrosion, including corrosion in the chassis legs.(Has been wax oyled)

Fail 10 Nov 2022 81,100 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All the brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Light body and cab corrosion, including corrosion in the chassis legs.(Has been wax oyled)

N/s/r shock absorber damp with oil

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from turbo area

Slight plat in the rear hub bearings

Slight play in the steering box

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,266 miles

All the brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

Light body and cab corrosion, including corrosion in the chassis legs.(Has been wax oyled)

Slight oil leak from turbo area

Slight play in the steering box

Pass 5 Nov 2020 79,929 miles

All the brake hose ferrule slightly corroded. Both the front brake calipor metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Light body and cab corrosion, including corrosion in the chassis legs.(Has been wax oyled

Slight oil leak from turbo area

Slight play in the steering box

Pass 14 May 2019 78,109 miles

All the brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

All the tyres worn to 4 mm. Spare tyre 7 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Light body and cab corrosion, including corrosion in the chassis legs.(Has been wax oyled

Slight oil leak from turbo area

Fail 5 Feb 2019 78,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cab out rigger, between brake servo unit and steering box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

All the brake hose ferrule slightly corroded, Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

All the tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Light body and cab corrosion, including corrosion in the chassis legs

Slight oil leak from turbo area

Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,331 miles

Al the brake hose ferrule slightly corroded, Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Front brake disc surfaces corroded

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

Light body and cab corrosion, including corrosion in the o/s/r chassis leg

N/s/r light lens damaged

O/s/r upper indicator not working

Slight oil leak from turbo area

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,039 miles

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded. Front to rear metal brake slightly corroded

Front exhaust silencer and pipe corroded

N/s/r light lens damaged

Slight engine oil leak

light body and cab corrosion, including corrosion in the o/s/r chassis leg

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,992 miles

Corrosion in the o/s/r chassis leg

N/s/r light lens damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Various light corrosion in vehicle body and cab

Fail 27 Jan 2016 72,986 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking Leak off (7.2.3)

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

Corrosion in the o/s/r chassis leg

N/s/r light lens damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Various light corrosion in vehicle body and cab

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,490 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust silence corroded.

corrosion in the o/s/r chissis leg.

n/s bulkhead corroded, Not in a prescribed Mot area.

rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded.

slight leak at turbo.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,009 miles

Nearside bulkhead panel corroded

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 69,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside bulkhead panel corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,320 miles

front brake imbalance 18%, Max limit 1.6 mm.

king pins dry.

light corrosion in the n/s/f bulk head.

o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

slight play in the steering box.

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,082 miles

front brake imbalance 21% Max legal limit 25%.

front tyres scuffed on outer edge to 5 mm, rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

slight oil leak from turbo area.

various corrosion in the vehicle body,inner front wheel arches etc.. Not in a prescribed Mot area!

Fail 21 Jan 2012 66,057 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance 21% Max legal limit 25%.

front tyres scuffed on outer edge to 5 mm, rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

one sky light missing.

slight oil leak from turbo area.

various corrosion in the vehicle body,inner front wheel arches etc.. Not in a prescribed Mot area!

Pass 29 Jan 2011 63,792 miles

underbody body dry/corroded,all mettal brke pipes showing signs of corrosion.We recommend a underbody wax oyl.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,943 miles

corrosion in front valance.

light scratches in windscreen.

o/s/r b rkae performance slightly lower than n/s/r performance.

turbo damp with oil.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,943 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corrosion in front valance.

light scratches in windscreen.

turbo damp with oil.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 59,781 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

headlight reflectors slightly discoloured.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,781 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

headlight reflectors slightly discoloured.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake travel high.

n/s/f spot lamp not working.

oil leak from turbo return pipe.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,958 miles

handbrake travel high.

n/s/f spot lamp not working.

oil leak from turbo return pipe.

Fail 10 Feb 2007 51,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 51,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 48,584 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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G640 SNJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 G640 SNJ, 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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G640 SNJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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