MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,920 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust deteriorated.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around cab area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Slight oil leak.
Steering heavy.
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead holed but outwith prescribed area behind air box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills soft but outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
hole in bulk_head under air box (not prescribed area)
nearside mirror glass cracked
rear shockers caseings corroded
side steps corroded underside
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed (brake servo area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
hole in bulk_head under air box (not prescribed area)
nearside mirror glass cracked
rear shockers caseings corroded
side steps corroded underside
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre outer band worn
Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly splayed
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine & differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
nearside bulk-head area holed/corroded out-with prescibe areas behind air box
offside & nearside rear shock absorber casings corroded
offside & nearside steps under-side corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre outer band worn
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear leaf spring slightly splayed
Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine & differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
nearside bulk-head area holed/corroded out-with prescibe areas behind air box
offside & nearside rear shock absorber casings corroded
offside & nearside steps under-side corroded
oil leak diff & gearbox
slight free play at steering wheel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear service brake slow on application
Nearside mirror cover insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside (2.7.2a)
bulk head area behind air filter box corroded/holed out-with prescibed areas
exhaust small box corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under brake servo unit (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear service brake slow on application
Nearside mirror cover insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside (2.7.2a)
bulk head area behind air filter box corroded/holed out-with prescibed areas
exhaust small box corroded
oil leak diff & gearbox
slight free play at steering wheel
slight oil leak from gearbox and diff
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G871 FTG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 88,247 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 G871 FTG, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G871 FTG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 2 October 1989.
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