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ExpiredMileage
136,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear half shaft seals leaking slightly
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
offside rear hub seal leaking
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside rear hub seal leaking
Oil leak
brake pedal slightly soft
brake pipes corroded - advise they arer replaced
front and rear shockers reduced damping effect - advise they are all replaced
offside front anti-roll bar bush worn -advise this is replaced
offside rear diff seal leaking. ***** at time of test there is no sign of oil contamination to brake discs, advise the seal is repaired/replaced*****
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Oil leak
brake pedal slightly soft
brake pipes corroded - advise they arer replaced
front and rear shockers reduced damping effect - advise they are all replaced
offside front anti-roll bar bush worn -advise this is replaced
offside rear diff seal leaking. ***** at time of test there is no sign of oil contamination to brake discs, advise the seal is repaired/replaced*****
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise both front tyres nailed!
advise exhaust in poor condition!
advise forward parking brake cable corroded!
advise front flexi brake pipes perished!
advise front indicators faded!
advise oil leak!
advise rusty brake pipes.
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise both front tyres nailed!
advise exhaust in poor condition!
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise forward parking brake cable corroded!
advise front flexi brake pipes perished!
advise front indicators faded!
advise oil leak!
advise rusty brake pipes.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise corrosion on brake pipes!
advise exhaust tail pipe in poor condition!
advise front discs pitted!
advise oil leak on o/s/r of axle(dosn't appear to be contaminating brakes!
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise corrosion on brake pipes!
advise exhaust tail pipe in poor condition!
advise front discs pitted!
advise oil leak on o/s/r axle(dosn't appear to be contaminating brakes!
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
advise both front flexi pipes psrished!
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
advise both front flexi pipes psrished!
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A87 SCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 149,294 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 A87 SCW, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A87 SCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 11 December 1996.
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