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G722 OGG

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

234,805 mi
Last recorded234,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D138,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG722 OGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 234,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 233,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cut, but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 233,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cut, but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 230,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 230,644 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 226,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 226,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 221,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 221,770 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 217,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 217,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 211,784 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2006 211,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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G722 OGG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 138,827 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 G722 OGG, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G722 OGG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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