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LE05 JNR

2006 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

194,606 mi
Last recorded194,606 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 208 D114,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 JNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 194,606 miles

Front Body panel insecure grill unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury passenger mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper outer sill corroding (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal

front, mid and rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

nearside and offside front headlamp lenses fading

nearside and offside front upper shock absorber mounting points corroding

nearside and offside side repeater lenses missing

nearside front to back outer sill has areas of corrosion detected

offside front to back inner sill corroding

offside front to back outer sill corroding

rear exhaust badly corroded at end

Pass 3 Dec 2018 179,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill slight corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 179,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill slight corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 163,395 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

handbrake travel high

possible leak from o/s/f shockabsorber

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight play in front wheels

Fail 21 Nov 2017 163,395 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light due to broken lense (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight play in front wheels

possible leak from o/s/f shockabsorber

corrosion on front brake pipes

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

Pass 14 Nov 2016 146,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING

Fail 10 Nov 2016 146,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside SIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING

Pass 30 Oct 2015 131,647 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 131,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LE05 JNR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 114,364 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 LE05 JNR, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LE05 JNR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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