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J144 PJC

1992 Mercedes 208D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,440 mi
Last recorded102,440 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 208D76,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 PJC
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 102,440 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 102,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 95,635 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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J144 PJC is a 1992 Mercedes 208D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 76,118 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J144 PJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J144 PJC registered?

J144 PJC is a 1992 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J144 PJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J144 PJC 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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