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L331 YGG

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,931 mi
Last recorded156,931 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 156,931 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 154,440 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 154,440 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 152,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 152,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 149,565 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 149,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 146,866 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 146,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 144,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 141,425 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 138,073 miles

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.

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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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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