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L124 OHJ

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,871 mi
Last recorded124,871 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL124 OHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 124,871 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,565 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

all shock absorber shrouds corroded.

body very tatty & corroded.

drivers seat cushon worn.

n/s/r damp with oil.

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres side walls perished.

windsreen marked,chipped & cracked.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 121,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

all shock absorber shrouds corroded.

body very tatty & corroded.

drivers seat cushon worn.

n/s/r damp with oil.

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres side walls perished.

windsreen marked,chipped & cracked.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 119,053 miles

as per advisory notice issued 28/03/2007 with vt30.

Fail 27 Mar 2007 119,053 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

drivers seat base worn.

gearbox + o/s/r hub seals weaping.

n/s parking brake effort low.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm + o/s/r tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

reverse lights not working.

slight play in bith front wheel bearings + lift in n/s kingpin.

spare wheel missing.

tail pipe touching on floor.

various under body corrosion.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 113,247 miles

as per advisory notice issued 28/03/2006 with VT30.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 113,247 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded.

auxillary belt perished.

blowers not working.

drivers seat base worn.

engine/gearbox damp with oil.

handbrake travel high.

o/s/f tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s/r hub seal weaping oil.

slight lift + tip in n/s king pin.

various corrosion around bodywork.

various stone chips in windscreen + cracked outside of wiper sweep.

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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L124 OHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 135,822 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 L124 OHJ, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L124 OHJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 April 1994.

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