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G93 AAF

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

218,800 mi
Last recorded218,800 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG93 AAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 218,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

showing corrosion under body

suspension bushes berished

underbody heavily underseaed

Pass 10 Jun 2011 218,503 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 218,503 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 218,089 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 218,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 217,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 215,677 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 214,043 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 213,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side seat and belt dosent apear to be permernant

under body heavely oiled

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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G93 AAF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 88,247 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G93 AAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G93 AAF registered?

G93 AAF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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