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K652 UCX

1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,114 mi
Last recorded168,114 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK652 UCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 168,114 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 168,114 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s/f n/s/f shocker moutain area correded

pedal rubber poor

Pass 6 Nov 2006 155,982 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 166,982 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 153,703 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 153,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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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K652 UCX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K652 UCX, 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 K652 UCX registered?

K652 UCX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 21 January 1993.

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