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KIG 2918

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,964 mi
Last recorded207,964 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D138,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 2918
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 207,964 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear panel corroded (top skin)

Pass 20 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 194,079 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 186,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 178,539 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 178,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 170,940 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 170,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 163,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 156,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 148,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 136,080 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 136,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 125,101 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 125,101 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 117,419 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 117,410 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 109,799 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 101,698 miles

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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KIG 2918 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Multi-colour with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KIG 2918, 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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KIG 2918 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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