1990 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · G433 CBL
1990 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1990. Recorded mileage 88,643 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G433 CBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 88,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G433 CBL Mileage History
- 23/05/202385,722 mi
- 26/05/202385,725 mi+3 mi
- 19/06/202486,080 mi+355 mi
- 11/06/202586,417 mi+337 mi
- 22/05/202688,643 mi+2,226 mi
Average of roughly 974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G433 CBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (G433 CBL) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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