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G641 SNJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

216,817 mi
Last recorded216,817 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG641 SNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 216,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to vehicle under body

prop shaft rubber missing

Fail 12 Jun 2026 216,802 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to vehicle under body

prop shaft rubber missing

Pass 31 Jan 2025 214,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner bumper mount corroded non structural

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2023 212,081 miles

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

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 8 Dec 2022 210,826 miles

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 210,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 208,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion across exhaust system and small hole/blow at tail pipe end

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and offside rear inner sill areas

various small oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas

various small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2020 206,198 miles

corrosion across exhaust system

corrosion to nearside front inner arch areas

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jul 2019 203,111 miles

general corrosion to underbody

various oil leaks across engine areas

Pass 31 Jul 2018 201,152 miles

slight free play in steering box area

steering box area slight leak/misting

slight free play in both front king pin areas

Pass 25 Jul 2017 197,078 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 192,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 188,377 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 185,789 miles

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

brake pipes greased

corrosion across exhaust system

front and rear leaf spring eye bushes perrished/cracked

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

nearside rear inner sill holed not within structural areas

offside rear inner tyre close to/on waremarkers

oil leaks acrosss engine/gearbox areas

play in front wheel bearing/king pin areas

play in steering box area

Pass 29 Jul 2013 180,388 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

handbrake travel

oil leak from gearbox/engine area

play in steering box

Fail 29 Jul 2013 180,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipes greased

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

handbrake travel

oil leak from gearbox/engine area

play in steering box

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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G641 SNJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G641 SNJ, 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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What year was G641 SNJ registered?

G641 SNJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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