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G970 SGX

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG970 SGX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 105,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 104,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 102,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 100,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,511 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 98,694 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,369 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 94,041 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,395 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,778 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,344 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rubbers cracked

fuel filler neck cracked

rear tyres cracked but not to cords

Fail 4 Jul 2008 67,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rubbers cracked

fuel filler neck cracked

rear tyres cracked but not to cords

Pass 21 Jun 2007 67,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/side cab chassis holed and corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G970 SGX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 190,033 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 G970 SGX, 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 36 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 G970 SGX registered?

G970 SGX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 13 February 1990.

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