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G772 YLH

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

293,642 mi
Last recorded293,642 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG772 YLH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2006 293,642 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 293,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 293,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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G772 YLH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 183,660 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 G772 YLH, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G772 YLH registered?

G772 YLH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 19 December 1989.

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