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J418 DTU

1991 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

300,260 mi
Last recorded300,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes 208D81,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ418 DTU
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 300,260 miles

slight play in front offside steering arm joint

Fail 1 Jun 2007 299,582 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 284,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 276,618 miles

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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J418 DTU is a 1991 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J418 DTU, 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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What year was J418 DTU registered?

J418 DTU is a 1991 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J418 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J418 DTU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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