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J580 AYD

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,187 mi
Last recorded132,187 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ580 AYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 132,187 miles

Front Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 132,187 miles

Front Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2008 126,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 125,948 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 124,412 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 124,412 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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J580 AYD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J580 AYD, 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 J580 AYD registered?

J580 AYD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 18 February 1992.

Is J580 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J580 AYD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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