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G605 PKE

1989 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,481 mi
Last recorded84,481 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 208D77,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG605 PKE
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 84,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,902 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 83,894 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,094 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,111 miles

prop shaft gaitor missing

Fail 17 Jul 2017 60,111 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

freeplay both front wheel bearings

prop shaft gaitor missing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,900 miles

front brake disks corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,621 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,881 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,960 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 52,952 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,455 miles

front disc pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,667 miles

front disc pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 51,642 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear suspension very week vehicle listing badly

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,217 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 51,215 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,166 miles

Oil leak

i have been advised by mercedes main dealer(comercial motors bedminster) that the rear suspension seams to be normal!

Fail 8 Jul 2008 50,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 49,933 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,708 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,402 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 49,345 miles

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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G605 PKE is a 1989 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,906 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 G605 PKE, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G605 PKE is a 1989 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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