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J857 LFY

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,858 mi
Last recorded178,858 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 LFY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 178,858 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 174,431 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 170,861 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 170,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 166,395 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 166,375 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2006 159,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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J857 LFY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J857 LFY, 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 J857 LFY registered?

J857 LFY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J857 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J857 LFY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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