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H873 VGC

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

302,080 mi
Last recorded302,080 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH873 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 302,080 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Oil leak

UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PIPES AND CHASSIS COMPLETELY DUE TO UNDERSEAL

Pass 24 Mar 2010 296,070 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 296,046 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 287,370 miles

O/S/R MUD GUARD MISSING EXHAUST SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 31 Oct 2008 285,252 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 285,242 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 279,889 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 271,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 262,828 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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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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