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G693 BBL

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,646 mi
Last recorded152,646 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG693 BBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 152,646 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 152,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front wings slight corrsion

Pass 10 May 2010 149,480 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 149,473 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 144,875 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front axle king pin has play

Fail 9 Apr 2009 144,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 144,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 141,674 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 138,791 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 138,777 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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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G693 BBL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G693 BBL, 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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G693 BBL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 17 March 1990.

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