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L284 GNB

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,682 mi
Last recorded144,682 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 GNB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 144,682 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion on step, not leading to significant weakness

Offside Front Hole in floor, drivers footwell

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 144,682 miles

Brake performance not tested Aborted due to pipe rupture (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Due to broken lens (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Corrosion on step, not leading to significant weakness

Offside Front Hole in floor, drivers footwell

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 139,605 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front inner arches corroded but repaired

general heavy corrosion and repairs to all chassis strong advise

hand brake lever travel strong advise

o/s front sill step corroded not perscribed

oil leaks

slight lift in both front king pins

wiper and washers poor also wiper operation poor

Pass 28 Feb 2019 134,181 miles

both sides chassis at rear spring hangers poor condition

lift in both front king pins

wiper blades very poor also wiper operation poor

Fail 24 Jan 2019 130,491 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn load valve linkage off and spring missing (1.1.15 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak snapped in half (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and front cross menber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting ********** (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross menber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle and rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front king pins have slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2018 128,812 miles

Offside Front mirror cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 185/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 128,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot and hand (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front mirror cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 185/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 123,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside door step corroded and holed

Fail 25 Jan 2017 123,494 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 1 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside door step corroded and holed

Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,716 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 118,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,297 miles

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

drivers side steep corroeded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 113,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers side steep corroeded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,666 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 106,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,223 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 101,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 95,980 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 95,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,777 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 90,777 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear crossmember

rear crossmember coppoded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 85,689 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 85,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 75,486 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,635 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

tyres side walls strating to crack

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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L284 GNB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L284 GNB, 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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L284 GNB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 7 February 1994.

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