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P134 SDM

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

216,827 mi
Last recorded216,827 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 SDM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 216,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 214,831 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 214,829 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 214,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 214,827 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to properly (3.5.1g)

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

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

rust under vehicle

Pass 9 May 2016 211,210 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 211,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage at light cluster (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Rear passenger door catch insecure at sliding door (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 206,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 202,621 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 202,591 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 197,637 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 191,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 185,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 181,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 181,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 175,381 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 175,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 166,553 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 166,553 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 154,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 154,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 145,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P134 SDM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 P134 SDM, 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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P134 SDM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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