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M471 WEG

1994 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,211 mi
Last recorded117,211 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes 208D123,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 WEG
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 117,211 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 117,211 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 108,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M471 WEG is a 1994 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 123,363 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 M471 WEG, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M471 WEG registered?

M471 WEG is a 1994 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M471 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M471 WEG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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