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K296 RCV

1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

306,121 mi
Last recorded306,121 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D132,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 RCV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2011 306,121 miles

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

Nearside front body step corroded and holed.

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 305,019 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 303,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 302,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 299,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 298,010 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside repeater light amber cover cracked

offside rear hand and service brake slightly low on performance

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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K296 RCV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 132,262 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 K296 RCV, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K296 RCV registered?

K296 RCV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 22 June 1993.

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