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M102 CHS

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,846 mi
Last recorded208,846 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM102 CHS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 208,846 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear doors (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing centre row catch (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outer valance (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides centre outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both steps (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (2.5.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2010 197,453 miles

Oil leak

rear brake imbalance

Fail 25 Oct 2010 197,398 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 197,384 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 185,858 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 185,858 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2008 174,392 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 165,601 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2006 159,158 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

very slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Fail 20 Jul 2006 159,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

very slight play in n/s/f kingpin

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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M102 CHS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 135,822 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-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M102 CHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M102 CHS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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