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L202 DBC

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

130,205 mi
Last recorded130,205 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL202 DBC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2009 130,205 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

fuel tank damp

osf outer sill corred outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Feb 2008 127,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 127,227 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 127,190 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2007 127,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 124,940 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 124,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L202 DBC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 L202 DBC, 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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What year was L202 DBC registered?

L202 DBC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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