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K537 LGU

1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

73,304 mi
Last recorded73,304 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK537 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,304 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 72,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 72,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 70,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 67,926 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 67,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,870 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 61,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,244 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,243 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2016 58,023 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front tyre side walls cracked and perished

Pass 18 May 2015 57,397 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 57,397 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 56,513 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 56,504 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 56,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 55,272 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 55,269 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2012 53,675 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 53,675 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 52,797 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,789 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,746 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,239 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,482 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 30,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K537 LGU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 K537 LGU, 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 K537 LGU registered?

K537 LGU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 11 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K537 LGU shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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