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M539 BVL

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,645 mi
Last recorded50,645 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM539 BVL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front panel corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2006 50,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front panel corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2005 47,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M539 BVL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M539 BVL, 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 M539 BVL registered?

M539 BVL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M539 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M539 BVL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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