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P130 CPR

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,229 mi
Last recorded147,229 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 CPR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 147,229 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight uplift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 147,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight uplift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 146,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 146,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 145,624 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 143,241 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 6 Jul 2022 143,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding very slightly.

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parkbrake % only just met at 16% , may require adjustment or repair.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 141,530 miles

ENGINE STOP CONTROL SYSTEM DEFECTIVE

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY IMBALANCE

Fail 15 Mar 2021 141,524 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE STOP CONTROL SYSTEM DEFECTIVE

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY IMBALANCE

Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,247 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 140,247 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 137,209 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STRARTING TO PARISH

ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OFF WITH KEY

O/S/TOP MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 17 May 2016 132,873 miles

ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OFF ON THE KEY

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ON O/S

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS

REAR TAILPIPE HANGER PERISHED

ROOF ACCESS LADDER INSECURE

Fail 17 May 2016 132,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OFF ON THE KEY

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ON O/S

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS

REAR TAILPIPE HANGER PERISHED

ROOF ACCESS LADDER INSECURE

Pass 27 Apr 2015 129,111 miles

Rear exhaust rubber is splitting

Fail 27 Apr 2015 129,106 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust rubber is splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2014 126,211 miles

O/S HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK PINION BEARING

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 123,997 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 123,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 123,681 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 123,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 121,283 miles

front discs corroaded

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 118,538 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2010 118,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

slight oil leak

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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P130 CPR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P130 CPR, 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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P130 CPR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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