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both front lower edges of doors
both front wings corroded
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
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
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
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
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
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
o/s n/s front inner wings corroded but not within 30cm of the mounting point
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
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 ()
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?
Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SRA 245X registered?
SRA 245X is a 1982 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 March 1982.
Is SRA 245X safe to buy?
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