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J260 TTG

1991 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,218 mi
Last recorded74,218 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes 208D81,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 TTG
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 74,218 miles

Front front n/s o/s lower outer doors showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake [foot brake] and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 19 May 2018 74,212 miles

Rear registration lights showing dull

Pass 27 May 2017 73,620 miles

Front Lower both n/s o/s lower doors showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear half shafts slightly noisy on rotation

underneath shows signs of light surface rust

Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,253 miles

A/v n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion underside of vehicle

exhaust slight leak and silencer bracket broken

interior mirror insecure

nearside front inner wing area corroded and holed

offside front inner wing area corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 69,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion underside of vehicle

exhaust slight leak and silencer bracket broken

interior mirror insecure

nearside front inner wing area corroded and holed

offside front inner wing area corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake fluid level low

corrosion underside of vehicle

slight play in front hubs area

Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake fluid level low

corrosion underside of vehicle

slight play in front hubs area

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,516 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

front antiroll bar drop link lower bushes starting to perish

front lower shocker bushes perishing

heavey surface corrosion to n/s inner arch

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jun 2012 63,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

front antiroll bar drop link lower bushes starting to perish

front lower shocker bushes perishing

heavey surface corrosion to n/s inner arch

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,248 miles

various corrosion under motorhome

various steering and suspention dust covers split

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 15 Jul 2011 62,248 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

various corrosion under motorhome

various steering and suspention dust covers split

various suspention bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,051 miles

coolant leak

front brake hoses slightly deteriated

slight exhaust blow

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play both front wheel bearings

various corrosion under motor home

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,730 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight play both front wheel bearings

various corrosion under motorhome

Fail 21 Jul 2009 58,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight exhaust blow

slight play both front wheel bearings

various corrosion under motorhome

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r hanbrake cable outer very rusty, (unable to ascertain condition of inner cable)

various places of corrosion under vehicle but none within prescribed area's at present

Fail 24 Jun 2008 57,608 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r hanbrake cable outer very rusty, (unable to ascertain condition of inner cable)

various places of corrosion under vehicle but none within prescribed area's at present

Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,588 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember corroded

front flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,684 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,180 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 56,157 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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J260 TTG is a 1991 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 81,421 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 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J260 TTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J260 TTG is a 1991 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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