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J12 CHE

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

243,011 mi
Last recorded243,011 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 CHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 243,011 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 240,847 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion under n/s/f step and in o/s/f inner wing

exhaust tail pipe damadged and corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 240,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion under n/s/f step and in o/s/f inner wing

exhaust tail pipe damadged and corroded

Pass 16 May 2009 238,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 234,969 miles

corrosion on n/s/r door

exhaust blow

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2007 232,156 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 229,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J12 CHE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J12 CHE, 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 J12 CHE registered?

J12 CHE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J12 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 CHE 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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