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J136 MLT

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,448 mi
Last recorded172,448 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ136 MLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 172,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 162,745 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 162,738 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 151,936 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 53,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 21 May 2007 53,981 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 126,200 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 126,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front foot step corroided

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

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

sills starting to corroid / floor pan

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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J136 MLT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J136 MLT, 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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J136 MLT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 23 March 1992.

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