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L193 JFV

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,709 mi
Last recorded174,709 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL193 JFV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 174,709 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 163,067 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 163,067 miles

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

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

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)

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

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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L193 JFV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L193 JFV, 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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How do I check the history of L193 JFV?

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What year was L193 JFV registered?

L193 JFV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L193 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L193 JFV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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