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J929 CSR

1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,731 mi
Last recorded42,731 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 CSR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,731 miles

hoses slightly deteriating

rear tyres perishing

various brake pipes corroding/ferrules etc

various slight corrosion various places n componnents

various suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,674 miles

both rear tyres perishing

slight end float both rear halfshafts

springs corroding

various brake pipes/ferrules corroding/hoses deteriating

various parts exhausht deteriating

various slight corrosion various places underneth/prescribed areas

Pass 13 May 2010 42,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

free play steering box

horn starting to sound harsh

rear tyres perishing

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2009 42,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,753 miles

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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J929 CSR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,387 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 J929 CSR, 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 35 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 J929 CSR registered?

J929 CSR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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