MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,323 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears coated (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front step starting to corrode
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front chassis corroded
Rear lower shock bushes perished
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear brakes require early attention
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear brakes require early attention
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G783 PTV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 G783 PTV, 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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G783 PTV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 23 January 1990.
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