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L202 WHT

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,771 mi
Last recorded182,771 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL202 WHT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 182,771 miles

Front Inner wheel-arch areas corroded

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

Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive both rear hub areas damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 182,098 miles

Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 180,753 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 179,686 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel-arch area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 178,359 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 176,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 172,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 170,959 miles

both front inner wheel-arches corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 19 May 2018 169,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wheel-arches corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 5 May 2017 169,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 168,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 167,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 166,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 165,949 miles

SLIGHT WEAR/PLAY IN N/S/F KING PIN

Fail 25 May 2013 165,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

SLIGHT WEAR/PLAY IN N/S/F KING PIN

Pass 29 May 2012 165,531 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 165,016 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT CENTRE JOINT

Pass 23 Feb 2010 164,226 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 164,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 163,529 miles

play in steering system

slight exhaust leak from front pipe next to centre joint

Fail 28 Jan 2009 163,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

play in steering system

slight exhaust leak from front pipe next to centre joint

Pass 1 Feb 2008 162,896 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 162,896 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 162,061 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 162,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroded

play in steering system

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

surface corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2005 161,432 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 161,432 miles

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

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 WHT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L202 WHT, 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 WHT registered?

L202 WHT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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