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G834 VNF

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,956 mi
Last recorded42,956 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG834 VNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,956 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Fail 9 Aug 2008 42,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,029 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,132 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,835 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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G834 VNF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G834 VNF, 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 G834 VNF registered?

G834 VNF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G834 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G834 VNF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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