MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,230 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside door step coroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
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 OVU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 OVU, 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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J143 OVU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 April 1992.
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