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L251 XMR

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

238,981 mi
Last recorded238,981 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2009 238,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

engine lumpy on tick over / and slightly smokey

parking brake light stilling on but fluid level ok

Fail 23 Jun 2009 238,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 234,686 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,482 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 228,839 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 22,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 220,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 220,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L251 XMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 L251 XMR, 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 L251 XMR registered?

L251 XMR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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