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J350 PLJ

1991 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,783 mi
Last recorded47,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes 208D81,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ350 PLJ
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,783 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & rear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & o/s (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to air box area

Fail 5 Jul 2017 47,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding & o/s (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & rear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

corrosion to air box area

Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,780 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement and rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 47,780 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,743 miles

front brakes slight bind

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,665 miles

handbrake would benifit from adjustment

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 24 Jun 2010 47,665 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

handbrake would benifit from adjustment

strong smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,090 miles

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2009 47,090 miles

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

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,947 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front passenger seat not fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,635 miles

o/s/f top marker lamp inop

Fail 23 Apr 2007 35,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f top marker lamp inop

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,595 miles

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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J350 PLJ is a 1991 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 81,421 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 J350 PLJ, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J350 PLJ is a 1991 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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