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M706 VSP

1994 Mercedes 208D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,538 mi
Last recorded120,538 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes 208D123,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM706 VSP
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 120,538 miles

both stubs sligfhtly worn

front discs slightly worn

front pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Jan 2007 120,538 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both stub pins slightly vworn

Pass 28 Jan 2006 114,578 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 114,359 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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M706 VSP is a 1994 Mercedes 208D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M706 VSP, 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 M706 VSP registered?

M706 VSP is a 1994 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 19 September 1994.

Is M706 VSP safe to buy?

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