MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,407 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside number plate light not working
both door steps corroded
bulk head corroding
damage to n/s wing mirror
front brake pipes slight corrosion
n/s/front inner wing corroded
n/s/rear mud flap damaged
no reverse light
oil leak
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
o/s front inner sill corroded
o/s front tyre perishing on on 3m
oil leak
reversing light not working
slight damage to n/s rear outer wheel rim
slight damage to n/s wing mirror glass
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
o/s front inner sill corroded
o/s front tyre perishing on on 3m
oil leak
reversing light not working
slight damage to n/s rear outer wheel rim
slight damage to n/s wing mirror glass
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected side step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Nearside step corroded.
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside step corroded.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?
Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G999 KGT 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 38.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G999 KGT, 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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G999 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 6 October 1989.
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