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G685 WFB

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

53,427 mi
Last recorded53,427 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG685 WFB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 53,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,138 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 53,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,712 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 52,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,537 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 52,322 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 52,322 miles

Genral surface corrosion too underside

Near side front buldhead has some corrosion

lower screen panel has some corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 50,768 miles

Extensive surface corrosin

Fail 15 May 2014 50,268 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 49,895 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 49,887 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 49,550 miles

Slight play in king pins

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 17 May 2011 49,349 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 49,349 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,132 miles

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.

Fail 19 May 2010 49,116 miles

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.

Fail 12 May 2009 48,361 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 48,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle noisy on rotation.

Spare tyre perished and split showing cords

Pass 23 May 2008 44,813 miles

bulk head under bonnet near brake master cylinder staring to corrode

nsf + osf king pips slite play

rear bumper insecure

Fail 20 May 2008 44,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,215 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 44,215 miles

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.

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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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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