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steering rack gatots slightly worn
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
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)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
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)
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
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
front discs wearing
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)
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
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.
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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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