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J187 ELG

1992 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,895 mi
Last recorded158,895 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 ELG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2007 158,895 miles

1.O/S rear parking brake cable cracked.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 149,933 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGE WORN

SLIGHT SIGNS OF GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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J187 ELG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J187 ELG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J187 ELG registered?

J187 ELG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J187 ELG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J187 ELG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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