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C10 ADA

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,600 mi
Last recorded19,600 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 ADA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,048 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,809 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 12,809 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 10,131 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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C10 ADA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 97,283 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 C10 ADA, 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 36 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 C10 ADA registered?

C10 ADA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is C10 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 ADA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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