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G906 OTV

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,450 mi
Last recorded84,450 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG906 OTV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,450 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,110 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 83,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 80,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 72,632 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,802 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 63,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2007 63,462 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 62,520 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 62,520 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G906 OTV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G906 OTV, 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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What year was G906 OTV registered?

G906 OTV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G906 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G906 OTV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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