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G76 DTJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,980 mi
Last recorded184,980 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 DTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 184,980 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear tyres starting to perish

both front tyres heavily perished but not exposing cords

front brake discs corroded

front x member starting to corrode

n/s/f suspension area repaired but heavily undersealed

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f step corroded but not within prescribed area

radiator insecure

slight play in steering box

temporary repair to exhaust

underside of vehicle heavily repaired and body in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2010 184,980 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all rear tyres starting to perish

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres heavily perished but not exposing cords

front brake discs corroded

front x member starting to corrode

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f step corroded but not within prescribed area

radiator insecure

rear wheels wider than rear arches

slight play in steering box

underside of vehicle heavily repaired and body in poor condition

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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G76 DTJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 190,033 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 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G76 DTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G76 DTJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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