MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,498 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
h/brake passed by 1%
small hole in floor o/sf
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Drivers door step corroded
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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J143 FGE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 J143 FGE, 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 J143 FGE registered?
J143 FGE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 16 January 1992.
Is J143 FGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for J143 FGE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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