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L982 TGT

1993 Mercedes 208D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

174,448 mi
Last recorded174,448 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 208D168,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL982 TGT
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 174,448 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 175,429 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 172,222 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 172,194 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 172,085 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 170,297 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 170,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 166,728 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 166,727 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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L982 TGT is a 1993 Mercedes 208D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 168,549 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 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L982 TGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L982 TGT registered?

L982 TGT is a 1993 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L982 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L982 TGT shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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