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G82 PNH

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

286,953 mi
Last recorded286,953 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG82 PNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 286,953 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 286,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 284,459 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 284,420 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 282,184 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 282,150 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 279,912 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 279,819 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 271,107 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 271,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 256,551 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 256,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G82 PNH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G82 PNH, 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 G82 PNH registered?

G82 PNH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 July 1990.

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