1990 Mercedes-Benz 408 D 2.3L Diesel · G641 SNJ

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 408 D presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clean pass recorded at the most recent test on 31 January 2025 at 214,476 miles. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults across the available history. The vehicle passed without defects in January 2025, November 2023, December 2022, and November 2021, indicating the recorded tests reflect a consistent, fault-free condition over the past four years. The mileage pattern sits low for a 36-year-old commercial vehicle, with 214,476 miles equating to roughly 5,958 miles per year. The records show very limited annual use: only 2,395 miles accrued between November 2021 and November 2023, then a mere 2,395 miles again to January 2025. A notable gap appears between the failed test on 26 November 2022 at 210,810 miles and the subsequent pass on 8 December 2022 at 210,826 miles, where the failure carried no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and body mounts, as a 1990 panel van of this type commonly suffers hidden rust despite passing annual tests with no advisories. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for age-related perishing given the low but ageing mileage and likely periods of standing. Verify the odometer reading against service stamps and V5C, since the minimal mileage and clean MOT trail imply light use but offer no insight into previous owner storage conditions or moisture exposure. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the load floor and wheel arches remains prudent.