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K5 SCF

2004 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,969 mi
Last recorded63,969 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 208 D114,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 63,969 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

drivers door step slighty corroded

side door repaired and corroded slighty

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,068 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,068 miles

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2014 55,282 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 47,085 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,216 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2011 41,211 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 34,788 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,788 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,579 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,577 miles

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,102 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 16,090 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K5 SCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,548 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 K5 SCF, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K5 SCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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