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J19 PVC

1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,751 mi
Last recorded101,751 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D133,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 PVC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 101,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 101,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 98,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Aug 2008 98,068 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 97,046 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 85,722 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 85,721 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 78,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J19 PVC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 133,107 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 J19 PVC, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J19 PVC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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