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J703 YEV

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,260 mi
Last recorded226,260 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ703 YEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 226,260 miles

exhaust corroding.

offside step corroding.

visual smoke

Fail 19 Mar 2009 226,254 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroding.

offside step corroding.

visual smoke

Pass 19 Mar 2008 226,128 miles

both front calliper brake pipes corroding.

offside rear wheel binding.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 226,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both front calliper brake pipes corroding.

offside rear wheel binding.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 222,983 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 222,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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J703 YEV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J703 YEV, 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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J703 YEV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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