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G934 NUS

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Grey Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

222,222 mi
Last recorded222,222 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG934 NUS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 222,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 219,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 214,256 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 207,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 198,492 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 191,297 miles

Advise to change wiper blades.

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Slight damage to front screen.

Slight damage to o/s/f light trim and advise to change.

Suspect all shockers faulty [soft]

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All tyre pressures soft.

Sharp item on rear door and advise to remove.

Steering stiff.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 191,288 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear spring bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Slight damage to front screen.

Suspect all shockers faulty [soft]

All tyre pressures soft.

Sharp item on rear door and advise to remove.

Steering stiff.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 188,785 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advise to remove servo for a full inspection. (3.6.C.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush. (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake cable seized.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Suspect all near end of life. (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspect bonnet catch faulty.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 188,644 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Both rear side panels. (6.1.C.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s dip beam. (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam switch. (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front steps corroded.

Both inner and outer sills corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly chafed Both on rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) n/s/f spring rear spring bush. (2.4.B.4)

Parking brake cable corroded.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspect all shockers near end of life.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 187,290 miles

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

see test 61136820980903 FOR ADVISORY a copy is issued with this test

Fail 30 Aug 2016 187,286 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

see test 61136820980903 FOR ADVISORY a copy is issued with this test

Fail 1 Jun 2016 187,045 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wings / shocker mountings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor pans both sides (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread advise to change (6.3.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak on engine

suspect all Tyre pressures low.

suspect all shockers near end of life and advise to change all

Pass 17 Apr 2015 187,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 187,019 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear step loose

Fail 8 Apr 2014 187,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Coolant leak

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear step loose

Pass 18 Apr 2013 181,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 181,436 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 181,411 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 180,307 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 180,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 178,813 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 178,788 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2008 177,097 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 177,071 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 175,857 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 175,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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G934 NUS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Grey with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 183,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G934 NUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G934 NUS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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