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J2 SCW

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

184,322 mi
Last recorded184,322 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 SCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 184,322 miles

Oil leak

rear u/j joint worn

Fail 29 Sep 2009 184,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear u/j joint worn

Pass 31 Mar 2008 173,603 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 173,603 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 158,531 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 158,528 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 158,461 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly 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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J2 SCW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 135,822 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 J2 SCW, 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 32 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 J2 SCW registered?

J2 SCW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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The MOT history for J2 SCW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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