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D70 MUR

1986 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Maroon Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,175 mi
Last recorded99,175 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD70 MUR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 98,988 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Chassis has been undersealed

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner sills are corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake pipes have been heavily greased

Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)

both front inner sills corroded

chassis has been undersealed in parts

f/o/s inner wheel arch corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipes corroded (around bulk head)

rear brake pipes have been heavily greased

rear brake pipes have been heavily greased

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jun 2016 98,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)

both front inner sills corroded

chassis has been undersealed in parts

f/o/s inner wheel arch corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipes corroded (around bulk head)

rear brake pipes have been heavily greased

rear brake pipes have been heavily greased

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 27 May 2016 130,742 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded after brake master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner arches excess corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front inner box sections of body work under door step has excess corrosion but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner arches excess corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front inner box sections of body work under door step has excess corrosion but not in prescribed area

all tyres perished

all tyres perished

chassis and body work in an advanced state of corrosion through out

front brake pads deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,073 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2014 97,204 miles

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

has slight play in n/s/f king pin

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,188 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

has slight play in n/s/f king pin

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 3 May 2013 96,623 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 96,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 96,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front steps corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 95,777 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 95,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,434 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,615 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 92,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 90,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,548 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 90,548 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,758 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 85,733 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,707 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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D70 MUR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Maroon with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 92,602 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 D70 MUR, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D70 MUR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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