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K411 THG

1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,211 mi
Last recorded118,211 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK411 THG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 118,211 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 118,207 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 118,199 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 118,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s front door corroded,n/s rear wing corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 106,553 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 95,501 miles

corrosion around wipers

crack in o/s wing mirror

handbrake cables starting to deteriate

n/s front fog light missing

rear wheel arches repaired with heavy duty tape

slight corrosion to the exhaust system

Pass 8 Jan 2007 92,098 miles

n/s indicator tell tale bulb in-op but warning noise is loud and clear

o/s door mirror cracked but ok at time of test

slight surface rust in various places but ok at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2007 92,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s door mirror cracked

slight corrosion on various parts of vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2006 89,020 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 89,020 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 88,717 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 88,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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K411 THG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc 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 K411 THG, 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 K411 THG registered?

K411 THG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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