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B10 MGC

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,694 mi
Last recorded190,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 190,694 miles

O/S seat base deteriorated

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 190,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S seat base deteriorated

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 182,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 182,699 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 May 2010 178,026 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 173,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 170,757 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 163,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 160,794 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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B10 MGC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 135,822 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 B10 MGC, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B10 MGC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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