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G64 WOO

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

290,196 mi
Last recorded290,196 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG64 WOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2007 290,196 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2006 767,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 767,650 miles

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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G64 WOO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 183,660 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 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G64 WOO, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G64 WOO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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