MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,931 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front inner arches/inner corners corroded
brake fluid level slightly low
front number plate cracked
front tyres wearing edges
n/s handbrake effort low
n/s/f door corroded
n/s/r brake lag
n/s/r hub damp
o/s side repeater damaged
o/s/f brake disc corroded
o/s/f door srep support adrift/corroded
o/s/f tyre cracked
rear inner corners corroded
rear number plate delaminating
van leans to left
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear corner panels corroded
doors and front steps corroded
front number plate cracked
o/s/f brake disc inner face heavily corroded
rear number plate delaminated/discoloured
slight lag on o/s/r brake
van leans to left
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear corner panels corroded
doors and front steps corroded
front number plate cracked
handbrake lever travel high
o/s/f brake disc inner face heavily corroded
rear number plate delaminated/discoloured
van leans to left
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet corroded around latch
brake fluid level slightly low
clutch release bearing slightly noisy
front lower panel corroded
front number plate cracked
n/s bulkhead corroded/holed
n/s handbrake cable poor condition
n/s handbrake effort low
n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted
n/s/f tyre cracked/very worn edges
n/s/r brake lag-25% advise further investigation
o/s/f brake disc heavily corroded
rear number plate delaminating/discolouring/bending
rear plastic panel broken-o/s/r fog light loose
slight play in steering joints
vehicle heavy lean to left
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet corroded around latch
brake fluid level slightly low
clutch release bearing slightly noisy
front lower panel corroded
front number plate cracked
n/s bulkhead corroded/holed
n/s handbrake cable poor condition
n/s handbrake effort low
n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted
n/s/f tyre cracked/very worn edges
n/s/r brake lag-25% advise further investigation
o/s/f brake disc heavily corroded
rear number plate delaminating/discolouring/bending
rear plastic panel broken-o/s/r fog light loose
slight play in steering joints
vehicle heavy lean to left
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
O/s/f brake disc inner face badly corroded
Rear no. plate defacing and starting to curve and cover no. plate lights
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Handbrake cables hanging loosly under vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
O/s/f brake disc inner face badly corroded
Rear no. plate defacing and starting to curve and cover no. plate lights
rear brake imbalence 24% only just with rquirements
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres worn on edges
n/s/r spring smaller than o/s.vehicle leans to n/s
o/s wing repeater lens holed
rear number plate delaminating/poor condition,front cracked
rear shocks getting weak
wipers poor
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front tyres worn on edges
n/s/r spring smaller than o/s.vehicle leans to n/s
o/s number plate light lens loose
o/s wing repeater lens holed
rear number plate delaminating/poor condition,front cracked
rear shocks getting weak
wipers poor
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f brake disc has a grove in it
windscreen cracked on n/s outside swept area
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
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L331 YGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L331 YGG, 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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L331 YGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 6 June 1994.
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