MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
O,S,HAND BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?
Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J156 MLT is a 1992 Mercedes 208D in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 76,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J156 MLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J156 MLT registered?
J156 MLT is a 1992 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 22 July 1992.
Is J156 MLT safe to buy?
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