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G827 YLK

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

164,161 mi
Last recorded164,161 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG827 YLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 164,161 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Sep 2010 164,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 7,499 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 7,499 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 167,691 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 167,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 165,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 161,058 miles

front step coroded drivers side

Fail 20 Sep 2006 160,983 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front step coroded drivers side

Pass 12 Sep 2005 155,058 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 154,981 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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G827 YLK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 190,033 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 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G827 YLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G827 YLK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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