MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,783 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
front brakes slight bind
handbrake would benifit from adjustment
strong smell of diesel under bonnet
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
n/s wiper blade in poor condition
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
n/s wiper blade in poor condition
front number plate slightly deteriorated
front passenger seat not fitted
o/s/f top marker lamp inop
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
o/s/f top marker lamp inop
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?
Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was J350 PLJ registered?
J350 PLJ is a 1991 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 15 August 1991.
Is J350 PLJ safe to buy?
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