MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,161 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front step coroded drivers side
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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