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J199 LKA

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,597 mi
Last recorded123,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ199 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,597 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Some areas of front and rear chassis heavily corroded but not seriously weakened or holed at present.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 123,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Some areas of front and rear chassis heavily corroded but not seriously weakened or holed at present.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,410 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 122,409 miles

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

brake warning lamp on dash

small amount of play found in front king pins n/s/f/and o/s/f

Fail 30 Jul 2012 122,404 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

brake waring light on dash

small amount of play found in front king pins n/s/f/and o/s/f

Pass 11 Aug 2011 120,656 miles

high level side ligh out

small amount off play in front king pins

Fail 2 Aug 2011 120,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

high level side ligh out

red warning ligh on dash brake fliud or pads

small amount off play in front king pins

Pass 2 Aug 2010 117,407 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres have cracks in side wall

brake fluid level on minimum

brake warning light on dash

engine cut out twice on test

rear foot and handbrake have only just passed on performance.

side to side play at both front wheels

under body chassi starting to rust

Fail 21 Jul 2010 117,407 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres have cracks in side wall

brake fluid level on minimum

brake warning light on dash

engine cut out twice on test

side to side play at both front wheels

under body chassi starting to rust

Pass 21 Jul 2009 115,623 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 115,623 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,203 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 108,899 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 104,460 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside door mirror

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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J199 LKA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J199 LKA, 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 J199 LKA registered?

J199 LKA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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