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SRA 245X

1982 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

79,081 mi
Last recorded79,081 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRA 245X
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 79,081 miles

both front lower edges of doors

both front wings corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 79,056 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4.33 reading (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower edges of doors

both front wings corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 77,629 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Fail 9 May 2019 77,621 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Fail 4 Apr 2019 77,597 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cab slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,966 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,885 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to body

slight corrosion to inner wheel arch both sides

slight play in both front track rod ends

slight play in o\s\f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2018 73,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to body

slight corrosion to inner wheel arch both sides

slight play in both front track rod ends

slight play in o\s\f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,478 miles

o/s n/s front inner wings corroded but not within 30cm of the mounting point

Fail 16 Jun 2017 72,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s n/s front inner wings corroded but not within 30cm of the mounting point

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arche (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 71,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,876 miles

Corrosion to n/s and o/s front cab out riggers in non load bearing areas

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,876 miles

Corrosion to n/s and o/s front cab out riggers in non load bearing areas

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,451 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 67,451 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,233 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 67,233 miles

Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 67,233 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 67,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 67,233 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 67,233 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 67,233 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 67,233 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 65,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,903 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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SRA 245X is a 1982 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 SRA 245X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SRA 245X is a 1982 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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