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G786 WTR

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,770 mi
Last recorded171,770 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 WTR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 171,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 171,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 167,422 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 WTR is a 1989 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 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 88,247 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 WTR, 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 37 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 WTR registered?

G786 WTR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 11 December 1989.

Is G786 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G786 WTR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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