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DEX 392Y

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,975 mi
Last recorded140,975 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D138,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEX 392Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 140,975 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 136,951 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK,NS AND OS OUTER SILLS CORRODING.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 133,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 126,471 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 126,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 119,827 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW,SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NSF AND OSF ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 12 Jan 2007 114,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 110,907 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front and o/s/r brake discs deteriorating.

Fail 25 Jan 2006 110,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front and o/s rear brake discs deteriorating.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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DEX 392Y is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 138,827 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DEX 392Y, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DEX 392Y registered?

DEX 392Y is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is DEX 392Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEX 392Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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