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M487 AEW

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

191,343 mi
Last recorded191,343 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 191,343 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 191,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

passenger door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2010 190,148 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 190,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 189,365 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 189,365 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

oil on min.

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Apr 2008 186,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Mirror Broken

Fail 10 Apr 2008 186,451 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Mirror Broken

Pass 8 May 2007 182,812 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 182,812 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 178,531 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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M487 AEW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 135,822 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 M487 AEW, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M487 AEW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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