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K599 HWE

1993 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,561 mi
Last recorded110,561 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 208D168,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK599 HWE
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 110,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 110,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 105,790 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 105,653 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 100,778 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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K599 HWE is a 1993 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 168,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K599 HWE, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K599 HWE registered?

K599 HWE is a 1993 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 23 June 1993.

Is K599 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K599 HWE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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