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J572 DFU

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,986 mi
Last recorded70,986 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ572 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Rear both sides tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front and rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,116 miles

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

Rear both sides tyres perished

Fail 3 Mar 2016 70,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear both sides tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,564 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 69,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,193 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,615 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 67,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f shock absorber pescribed area corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,068 miles

o/s/f shock absorber pescribed area corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,776 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,082 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 28 Apr 2009 64,082 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2007 59,869 miles

temporary repair on exhaust

Fail 22 May 2007 59,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s washer inop

small split o/s wiper

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody corrosion

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

slight imbalance rear brakes

surface corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

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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J572 DFU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J572 DFU, 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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J572 DFU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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