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G718 PGA

1989 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,067 mi
Last recorded186,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 208D77,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG718 PGA
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2016 186,067 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion both side outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear door (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

o/s/inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 185,005 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2014 182,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 181,084 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 181,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 180,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 175,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 173,430 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 173,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 171,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 170,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 170,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 69,535 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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G718 PGA is a 1989 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G718 PGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G718 PGA is a 1989 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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