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G786 RFV

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,505 mi
Last recorded105,505 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 RFV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 105,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,369 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 103,367 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,319 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 85,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 85,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,785 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in o/s/f inner wing not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,235 miles

slight cracks in o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,819 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level below maximum

nearside high level side light inoperative

Fail 21 Feb 2008 57,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level below maximum

nearside high level side light inoperative

Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,821 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,200 miles

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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G786 RFV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G786 RFV, 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 G786 RFV registered?

G786 RFV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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