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P105 DCJ

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,028 mi
Last recorded189,028 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 DCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 189,028 miles

corrosion to underside and body of vehicle but not prescribed areas.

front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2011 187,611 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Brake compensator stiff and it need of adjustment

Chip to front windscreen, very close to being within fail limits under Zone 'A'

Excessive corrosion to both rear outer sills, Rear wheel arches and front door lower rear corners

Exhaust centre box, baffles loose causing rattle

Exhaust tail pipe excessivley corroded

N/S/F indicators lense damaged

N/S/F tyre on 2mm of tread on outer quatre, and has x7 nails in it

O/S/F tyre had x1 nail in it

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 187,611 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

Brake compensator stiff and it need of adjustment

Chip to front windscreen, very close to being within fail limits under Zone 'A'

Excessive corrosion to both rear outer sills, Rear wheel arches and front door lower rear corners

Exhaust centre box, baffles loose causing rattle

Exhaust tail pipe excessivley corroded

N/S/F indicators lense damaged

N/S/F tyre on 2mm of tread on outer quatre, and has x7 nails in it

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre had x1 nail in it

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 184,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 181,101 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 181,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 181,046 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 178,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 178,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 174,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper not fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2007

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bumper not fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2005 155,185 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 154,998 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P105 DCJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 145,008 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 P105 DCJ, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P105 DCJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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