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P128 MNB

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

262,869 mi
Last recorded262,869 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 MNB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 262,869 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 262,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 252,595 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 252,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 327,824 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 220,608 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust tail pipe insecure

advise o/s rack boot twisted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 220,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise exhaust tail pipe insecure

advise o/s rack boot twisted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 207,443 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 207,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 193,652 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 193,652 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Centre silencer has a loose baffle causing a rattle.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

welded on support bracket, mounted to n/s/f chassis leg for radiator excessively corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2014
Fail 4 Aug 2014

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013
Fail 22 Jul 2013

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012
Fail 25 Jul 2012

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 167,745 miles

Font discs heavily deteriated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 167,705 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Font discs heavily deteriated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 156,160 miles

offside rear tyre on 2+mm offside front 3+mm also bald inner

Fail 12 Jul 2010 156,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre on 2+mm offside front 3+mm also bald inner

Pass 10 Jul 2009 144,187 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2009 144,167 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 137,050 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 137,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 127,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 123,533 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 123,533 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 120,683 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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P128 MNB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 P128 MNB, 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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P128 MNB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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