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G852 TNX

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,944 mi
Last recorded134,944 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG852 TNX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 134,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 132,766 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clips missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 129,279 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt securing clips missing on both drag link joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces of both front discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some dirt encroaching into lamination (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 129,279 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt securing clips missing on both drag link joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces of both front discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some dirt encroaching into lamination (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 120,180 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion tail pipe

Pass 19 Apr 2021 115,763 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 110,940 miles

Nearside wiper starting to wear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 104,775 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 104,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 100,890 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2016 98,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wipers wearing

Pass 28 May 2015 95,640 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 89,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 86,348 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 82,658 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 79,468 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,707 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 76,707 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,757 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 May 2006 73,564 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 73,564 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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G852 TNX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G852 TNX, 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 G852 TNX registered?

G852 TNX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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