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G871 FTG

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,920 mi
Last recorded90,920 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG871 FTG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 90,920 miles

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.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,698 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,777 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 89,734 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,550 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 87,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,539 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 81,623 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox and diff

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,346 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,283 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,705 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,660 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,355 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,241 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 59,238 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,710 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,092 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,721 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 52,163 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 52,161 miles

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.

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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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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