MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,743 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/r light lens broken
o/s/f head light lens stone chiped
o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing
rear number plate faded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/r light lens broken
o/s/f head light lens stone chiped
o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing
rear number plate faded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P129 MDB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P129 MDB, 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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What year was P129 MDB registered?
P129 MDB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 22 April 1997.
Is P129 MDB safe to buy?
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