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J978 LOR

1991 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,162 mi
Last recorded68,162 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes 208D81,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 LOR
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,162 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 68,154 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,732 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 67,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 66,879 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 66,872 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 66,316 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 65,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 65,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,481 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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J978 LOR is a 1991 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J978 LOR, 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 J978 LOR registered?

J978 LOR is a 1991 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J978 LOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J978 LOR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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