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LIJ 861

1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,857 mi
Last recorded171,857 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D133,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIJ 861
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 171,857 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 171,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 171,844 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 171,844 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 169,500 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 169,500 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 165,014 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2006 152,414 miles

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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LIJ 861 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 133,107 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 LIJ 861, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LIJ 861 registered?

LIJ 861 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is LIJ 861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIJ 861 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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