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ALZ 8257

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,351 mi
Last recorded67,351 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 8257
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2016 67,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front both inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear brake back plate oily

Offside Rear foot plate corroded

Rear shock absorbers bouncy

front cross member corroded

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,392 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,283 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 58,276 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,174 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 56,173 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,884 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,358 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,670 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,647 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,027 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 47,958 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 471,159 miles

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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ALZ 8257 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 92,452 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 ALZ 8257, 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 34 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 ALZ 8257 registered?

ALZ 8257 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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