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J18 RHS

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 RHS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2008

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2006 164,008 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 164,005 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 162,239 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 162,222 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J18 RHS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J18 RHS, 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 J18 RHS registered?

J18 RHS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 2 September 1992.

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