MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,427 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head and scuttle (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link front joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side no reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front inner wings corroded and holed
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside bulk heavily corroded and hold
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
rear spring assist air bags faulty
suspension components corroded
vehicle underside corroded
Front flex hoses corroded at feruls
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion too most metal brake pipes
track rod end boots poor
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel also binding after test (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front flex hoses corroded at feruls
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion too most metal brake pipes
track rod end boots poor
Nearside Front chassis corroded across front
Rear brake pipes have some corrosion
surface corrosion too underside
track and drag link ends boots in poor condition
Nearside Front chassis corroded across front
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake pipes have some corrosion
surface corrosion too underside
track and drag link ends boots in poor condition
surface corrosion too underside
Indicator switch not functioning quite as it should
front chassis and section of near side inner wing has some corrosion
most brake pipes have some corrosion
screen scuttle has some corrosion
Genral surface corrosion too underside
Near side front buldhead has some corrosion
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
lower screen panel has some corrosion
Genral surface corrosion too underside
Near side front buldhead has some corrosion
lower screen panel has some corrosion
Extensive surface corrosin
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Extensive surface corrosin
Extensive surface corrosion to underside
Near side rear tyre has radial cracking
Some corrosion to near side bulkhead
Tow ball not fitted
exhaust very corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Extensive surface corrosion to underside
Near side rear tyre has radial cracking
Some corrosion to near side bulkhead
Tow ball not fitted
exhaust very corroded
Slight play in king pins
surface corrosion to underside
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
N/S/F tyre showing signs of perishing.
O/S/R high level brake light not working.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
N/S/F tyre showing signs of perishing.
O/S/R high level brake light not working.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear axle noisy on rotation.
Spare tyre perished and split showing cords
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear axle noisy on rotation.
Spare tyre perished and split showing cords
bulk head under bonnet near brake master cylinder staring to corrode
nsf + osf king pips slite play
rear bumper insecure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bulk head under bonnet near brake master cylinder staring to corrode
nsf + osf king pips slite play
rear bumper insecure
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear tyre valves starting to perish
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G685 WFB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 G685 WFB, 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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G685 WFB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 March 1990.
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