MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
369,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?
Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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