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872 VRA

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,500 mi
Last recorded40,500 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration872 VRA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 40,500 miles

O/S FRONT DISC WORN NOT EXC

Pass 14 May 2012 39,375 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 38,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 38,189 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 34,468 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,204 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,582 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 31,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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872 VRA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,387 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 872 VRA, 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 35 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 872 VRA registered?

872 VRA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is 872 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 872 VRA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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