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J181 CUB

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 CUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,936 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section bracket missing but still secure

n.s. headlamp inner panel corroding

o.s. centre outer body corroded

o.s. headlamp inner panel corroding

slight play in steering when working lock to lock

Fail 22 Aug 2012 82,953 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,953 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,966 miles

body work tatty

front brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2011 81,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body work tatty

front brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,075 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 78,511 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 75,800 miles

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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J181 CUB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J181 CUB, 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 J181 CUB registered?

J181 CUB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 11 February 1992.

Is J181 CUB safe to buy?

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