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H422 BVU

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

294,942 mi
Last recorded294,942 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH422 BVU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 294,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 294,930 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 294,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 294,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 293,602 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 291,475 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 290,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 287,476 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 284,898 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 280,266 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 871,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 258,729 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 246,814 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 246,814 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 235,414 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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H422 BVU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H422 BVU, 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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H422 BVU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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