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J478 OEA

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,709 mi
Last recorded181,709 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2006 181,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 176,566 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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J478 OEA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J478 OEA, 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 J478 OEA registered?

J478 OEA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J478 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J478 OEA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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