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LIL 2182

1988 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

369,852 mi
Last recorded369,852 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 408 D92,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2182
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 369,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 389,087 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 388,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 387,855 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2005 382,088 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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LIL 2182 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 92,276 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 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LIL 2182, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LIL 2182 registered?

LIL 2182 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 7 December 1988.

Is LIL 2182 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 2182 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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