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G727 CEM

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,999 mi
Last recorded137,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG727 CEM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 137,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 137,606 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure / chassis and wheel arch are repaired and covered under sealant

Nearside Front door has duct tape on it

Offside Front Vehicle structure / chassis and wheel arch are repaired and covered under sealant

Rear Both tail lens deteriorated but not affect rear view

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both side bumper has duct tape on it

Pass 11 Apr 2018 136,269 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion And central (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (Wheel arch inner side) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Both tail lens deteriorated but not affect rear view

Vehicle structure / chassis and wheel arch are repaired and covered under sealant

Fail 10 Apr 2018 136,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AND also corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (Wheel arch inner side) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front and central (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion And central (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (Wheel arch inner side) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Both tail lens deteriorated but not affect rear view

Pass 9 Mar 2017 136,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 135,386 miles

Front Upper windscreen area corroded

Front leaf spring bushes worn

N.S + O.S.F step area slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper wheel arch area corroded

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 135,385 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper windscreen area corroded

Front leaf spring bushes worn

N.S + O.S.F step area slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper wheel arch area corroded

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 134,060 miles

Front bulk head area corroded

Front leaf spring bushes perrished and worn

Front upper windscreen body area excessively corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2014 133,784 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front bulk head area corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O.S.F Leaf spring bushes perrisherd and worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout

Pass 23 Jan 2014 128,279 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 128,278 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 126,374 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 126,349 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

blue smoke present at emission test

Pass 7 Jan 2012 125,115 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2010 123,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 123,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 122,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 120,262 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 116,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 115,763 miles

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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G727 CEM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G727 CEM, 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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G727 CEM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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