MOT Status
Mileage
210,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise body severly holed + corroded
advise both front step panels corroded
advise bulk head severly corroded
advise condition of the propshaft centre mounting
advise front section of the propshaft bent
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J131 NSJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J131 NSJ, 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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J131 NSJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 April 1992.
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