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H180 DUD

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

365,621 mi
Last recorded365,621 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 DUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 365,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 365,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 854,878 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both offside and nearside inner arches and welded all repairs coverded in underseal

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 7 Jul 2008 354,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both offside and nearside inner arches and welded all repairs coverded in underseal

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2007 348,127 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 348,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s washer poor

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded but not with in prescribed area

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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H180 DUD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H180 DUD, 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 H180 DUD registered?

H180 DUD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 25 September 1990.

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