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G32 DLJ

1990 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,135 mi
Last recorded66,135 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 208D75,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG32 DLJ
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 66,135 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 66,135 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear spring leafs surface corrosion - still solid

Fail 31 Oct 2022 65,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

rear spring leafs surface corrosion - still solid

Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,876 miles

underneath vehicle surface rust

Pass 7 May 2019 65,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 65,672 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,223 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 65,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,694 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,691 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All Steering Gaiters x4 (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 62,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,166 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,350 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,019 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 59,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 58,464 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 55,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight knock and play from steering box.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering box has a knock & slight play

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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G32 DLJ is a 1990 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 75,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G32 DLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G32 DLJ is a 1990 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 21 February 1990.

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