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K138 RAF

1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,740 mi
Last recorded179,740 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 179,740 miles

CORROSION ABOVE SERVO IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT PANELLING

CORROSION GETTING NEAR DRIVERS SEATBELT LOWER MOUNTING IN INNER FLOOR AREA

FRONT PIPE BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

N/S/F OUTER OF TYRE GETTING PERISHED

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DRAG LINK BALL JOINT

Fail 16 Nov 2010 179,736 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

CORROSION ABOVE SERVO IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT PANELLING

CORROSION GETTING NEAR DRIVERS SEATBELT LOWER MOUNTING IN INNER FLOOR AREA

FRONT PIPE BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

N/S/F OUTER OF TYRE GETTING PERISHED

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DRAG LINK BALL JOINT

Pass 25 Nov 2009 175,313 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 175,310 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 170,138 miles

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

Fuel pipes in engine compartment chafing each other.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 170,138 miles

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

Fuel pipes in engine compartment chafing each other.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 164,786 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 164,783 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 161,369 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 161,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 150,973 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 150,973 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K138 RAF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 132,262 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 K138 RAF, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K138 RAF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 15 July 1993.

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