MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S Mirror Broken
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M487 AEW registered?
M487 AEW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 6 September 1994.
Is M487 AEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M487 AEW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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