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P139 OLC

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010

steering rack gatots slightly worn

Fail 8 Nov 2010

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering rack gatots slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 142,805 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 142,805 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008
Fail 7 Nov 2008

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2008

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 127,005 miles

Oil leak

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

front brake discs worn

n/s/r half shaft oil seal signs of leaking

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2007 127,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

front brake discs worn

n/s/r half shaft oil seal signs of leaking

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2006

front discs wearing

Fail 23 Oct 2006

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005

Both front tyres badly scuffed and perishing. Offside front perishing between tread and sidewall

Both rear tyres pershing

Exhaust loose but not blowing

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2005

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres badly scuffed and perishing. Offside front perishing between tread and sidewall

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust loose but not blowing

oil leak

some dampness nearside rear backplate

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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P139 OLC 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 46.2%.

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 P139 OLC, 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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P139 OLC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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