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J398 GMA

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

320,283 mi
Last recorded320,283 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 GMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2006 320,283 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 320,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

slight play in both front king pins †engine oil level low 3ltrs put in

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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J398 GMA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J398 GMA, 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 J398 GMA registered?

J398 GMA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J398 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J398 GMA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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