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G694 BBL

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

263,617 mi
Last recorded263,617 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG694 BBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2006 263,617 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 263,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight 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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G694 BBL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G694 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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What year was G694 BBL registered?

G694 BBL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 24 March 1990.

Is G694 BBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G694 BBL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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