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G774 RMR

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

209,482 mi
Last recorded209,482 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG774 RMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2007 209,482 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear & o/s/f tyres sidewalls weakening

o/s headlamp relector corroding

o/s/r light unit cracked

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 9 May 2006 197,700 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 197,700 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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G774 RMR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 G774 RMR, 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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What year was G774 RMR registered?

G774 RMR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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