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J205 LKA

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,550 mi
Last recorded49,550 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 49,550 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,630 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 46,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,164 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,708 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,968 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,836 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 39,836 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,727 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 34,298 miles

Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,298 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,194 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 21 Jun 2010 31,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,033 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 30,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,481 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 29,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,847 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 26,781 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 20,722 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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J205 LKA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J205 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 J205 LKA registered?

J205 LKA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 March 1992.

Is J205 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J205 LKA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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