MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
302,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear mudguard insecure
Oil leak
UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PIPES AND CHASSIS COMPLETELY DUE TO UNDERSEAL
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/R MUD GUARD MISSING EXHAUST SLIGHTLY INSECURE
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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H873 VGC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 H873 VGC, 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 H873 VGC registered?
H873 VGC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 14 September 1990.
Is H873 VGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for H873 VGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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