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K232 WLJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

77,068 mi
Last recorded77,068 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK232 WLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear tail pipe silencer missing

Fail 28 Jul 2023 77,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear tail pipe silencer missing

Pass 20 Apr 2022 74,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 74,582 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossbeam under brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 71,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases entire system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt slight (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded slightly (5.3.2 (b))

light corrosion to leaf springs and coil springs

passenger front seat has slight movement in swivel base

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the 1st main joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 68,664 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area. (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,811 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,806 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking engine Bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,829 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,829 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 57,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,775 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 45,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,304 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,177 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 44,167 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 44,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,783 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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K232 WLJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 K232 WLJ, 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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What year was K232 WLJ registered?

K232 WLJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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