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G740 RVO

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,218 mi
Last recorded74,218 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG740 RVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,218 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,159 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,077 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 72,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 70,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,615 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,541 miles

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2016 63,541 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,192 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,935 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 56,927 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 56,433 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 56,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,930 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake discs just starting to corrode on inner faces

handbrake light on all the time but fluid level ok and handbrake releaseing ok

Pass 11 May 2006 52,978 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 52,914 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G740 RVO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G740 RVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G740 RVO?

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What year was G740 RVO registered?

G740 RVO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G740 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G740 RVO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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