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G800 PTV

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,838 mi
Last recorded84,838 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG800 PTV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 84,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 84,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel return pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,659 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated all wiring in poor condition {old} (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r lens broken and fuel cap poor condition {seal perished}

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 84,647 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust in poor condition and in poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting fractured x 3 broken (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from poor repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 83,821 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 83,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,677 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 80,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,819 miles

All 4 tyres perrish

Exhaust mount broken but not in sure

Nearside Rear Brake bring

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,774 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 70,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,431 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,249 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,847 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,518 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 1 Mar 2012 63,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,236 miles

fluid stain on fuel tank

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,358 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,937 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,593 miles

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 55,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 54,069 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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G800 PTV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G800 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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What year was G800 PTV registered?

G800 PTV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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