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G698 TGD

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,477 mi
Last recorded78,477 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG698 TGD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 78,477 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 78,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,908 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,317 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,146 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,146 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,016 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,229 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

throttle pedal close to brake pedal

Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

throttle pedal close to brake pedal

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,851 miles

accelerator pedal close to brake pedal

Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

accelerator pedal close to brake pedal

Pass 22 Apr 2013 6,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,637 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres have cracking in the tread

nearside and offside rear tyres have cracking in the tread and sidewall

Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres have cracking in the tread

nearside and offside rear tyres have cracking in the tread and sidewall

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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G698 TGD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G698 TGD, 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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G698 TGD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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