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E831 UTJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,187 mi
Last recorded101,187 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 208 D175,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE831 UTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2006 101,187 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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E831 UTJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 175,690 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 E831 UTJ, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E831 UTJ?

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What year was E831 UTJ registered?

E831 UTJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E831 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E831 UTJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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