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R134 BJC

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,734 mi
Last recorded262,734 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D138,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 BJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 262,734 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

Bonnet catch stiff in operation.

Both front tyre cracked and perished.

Cut in offside front tyre aprox 20mm but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing slightly noisey when wheels rotated.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front wiper arm fouling bonnet.

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 247,763 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 247,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2012 239,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 234,646 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 234,646 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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R134 BJC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 138,827 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 R134 BJC, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R134 BJC registered?

R134 BJC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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