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Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp inop
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
small vacuumed leak on headlamp adjustment circuit
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper side marker inop
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper side marker inop
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded/repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper side marker inop (non obligatory)
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded/repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper side marker inop ( non obligatory)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded/repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper side marker inop (non obligatory)
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded/repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper side marker inop ( non obligatory)
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper non obligatory side light/marker inop
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal forward most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper non obligatory side light/marker inop
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front N/S of bulkhead showing a high degree of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch upper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper secondary Position lamp not working
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch upper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strong advise. Bulk head badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front upper sidelight not working
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside rear upper sidelight not working
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under brake servo badly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Emissions not tested Not tested due to snapped exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis under steering box badly corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strong advise. Bulk head badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside front upper sidelight not working
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside rear upper sidelight not working
bulkhead rusty
front crossmember rusty
front inner arches rusty
offside front chassis rusty by steering box
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)
Front cross member corroded
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust pipe corroded, by rear centre support.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rear exhaust pipe corroded, by rear centre support.
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres are perished
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres are perished
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Handbrake warning device defective
n/s/f top marker lense and bulb missing
o/s/f top marker lense and bulb missing
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Handbrake warning device defective
n/s/f top marker lense and bulb missing
o/s/f top marker lense and bulb missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
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J1 RFR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 132,262 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 J1 RFR, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J1 RFR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 2 August 1993.
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