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G938 STY

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,611 mi
Last recorded137,611 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG938 STY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 137,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding on

underbody cover in underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2016 137,498 miles

underbody cover in underseal

Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,285 miles

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

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

underbody has a heavy protective coating applied

Pass 4 Apr 2014 137,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 136,843 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 136,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 136,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 136,138 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 136,133 miles

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

Centre Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 135,909 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 135,481 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 135,079 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 134,314 miles

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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G938 STY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G938 STY, 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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What year was G938 STY registered?

G938 STY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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