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J695 GDM

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,020 mi
Last recorded128,020 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ695 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 128,020 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion at o/s front bulkhead, o/s and n/s front inner wings

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow at front

general boby condition poor corrosion at lower side panel/sills, rear wheel arches, n/s door

imbalances at front and rear brakes

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear doors locked ( no access )

rear reg' plate partially obscured by tow ball

slight noise and play o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jan 2009 128,009 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion at o/s front bulkhead, o/s and n/s front inner wings

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow at front

general boby condition poor corrosion at lower side panel/sills, rear wheel arches, n/s door

imbalances at front and rear brakes

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear doors locked ( no access )

rear reg' plate partially obscured by tow ball

slight noise and play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2008 122,210 miles

"imbalance" at rear brakes

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

bonnet release difficult

corrosion at n/s front inner wing (behind wheel)

deterioration at lower body panels sills rear wheel arches

n/s headlamp backing deteriorated

o/s front tyre irregular wear and tread cracking

slight bearing noise ? o/s front

Fail 29 Jan 2007 116,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

bonnet latch (secondary) intermitant

corrosion at front brake discs

corrosion at n/s f inner wing

inner edge wear and tread cracks o/s front tyre

steering free play at wheel

tight action at o/s rear brake

Pass 29 Jan 2007 116,977 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

bonnet latch (secondary) intermitant

corrosion at front brake discs

corrosion at n/s f inner wing

inner edge wear and tread cracks o/s front tyre

steering free play at wheel

tight action at o/s rear brake

Pass 6 Jan 2006 112,499 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 112,499 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

BATTERY FAULT

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet difficult to open suspect cable

n/s front wing corrosion/condition of repair

n/s rear tyre sideweall cracking

o/s front tyre inner edge wear and tread cracking

oil leak

rear door will not open (access to rear via seats)

slight oscilation and imbalance front brakes

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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J695 GDM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J695 GDM, 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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J695 GDM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 6 March 1992.

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