MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,532 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front slight hole not structural both sides
hole in osf and nsf inner wheel arch but not structural
underside corroded and covered in underseal
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SPRING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SPRING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SPRING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SPRING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings showing rust (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings showing rust (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [under bonnet] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear hub oil seals starting slight leak
previous welding repairs under bonnet within 30cm of brake servo mount
reverse lights not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [under bonnet] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear hub oil seals starting slight leak
previous welding repairs under bonnet within 30cm of brake servo mount
reverse lights not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Bulkhead and floor (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust badly corroded
Front scuttle panel, bulkhead and floor badly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Bulkhead and floor (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front panel for leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All brake hose ferrules corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Inner wing excessively corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded around steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
scuttle panel excessively corroded
Body has slight corrosion front lower panal (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion front lower panal (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front brake ballance 24%
o/s/f corrosion
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
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J849 HSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J849 HSL, 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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J849 HSL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 March 1992.
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