MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,089 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel tank damp
passenger mirror damaged
underside corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all four leaf spring, spring eye bushes worn
bodywork very tatty, load area ply lined
chip in windscreen
free play in steering box, and nearside king pin
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
all four leaf spring, spring eye bushes worn
bodywork very tatty, load area ply lined
chip in windscreen
free play in steering box, and nearside king pin
passenger mirror damaged
both front discs corroded
chip in windscreen
n/s mirror broken
play in steering box and n/s kingpin
rear floors and arches corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front discs corroded
chip in windscreen
play in steering box and nearside kingpin
rear floors and wheel arches corroded
non obligatory mirror damaged
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?
Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
L185 UAF is a 1993 Mercedes 208D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 168,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L185 UAF, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of L185 UAF?
You can check the full history of L185 UAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L185 UAF registered?
L185 UAF is a 1993 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L185 UAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for L185 UAF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L185 UAF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L185 UAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.