MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,166 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake pipes previously greased in places
corrosion to front brake discs
corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail - greased
cracking to front number plate + damage to rear
cuts to n/s/f tyre outer side wall
damage to rear lamp units
handbrake travel getting near to limit
n/s/r handbrake slightly low
o/s/f inner door handle not working [ when tested window was open so leaned though]
slight perishing to n/s/r brake flexi hose
some front brake judder
spare wheel missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes previously greased in places
corrosion to front brake discs
corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail - greased
cracking to front number plate + damage to rear
cuts to n/s/f tyre outer side wall
damage to rear lamp units
handbrake travel getting near to limit
n/s/r handbrake slightly low
o/s/f inner door handle not working [ when tested window was open so leaned though]
slight perishing to n/s/r brake flexi hose
some front brake judder
spare wheel missing
centre rear view mirror missing
corrosion :- front chassis, inner wings,nearside rear arch,front brake pipes,front cross-chassis,front brake cable,offside rear door at bottom hinge.
crack- rear reg plate
nearside rear lamp damaged
offside headlight aim at lowest limits
some play in offside front ball joint- reccomend replace
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
border-line play in steering rack
centre h/brake cable corroding / worn
corrosion - various brake pipes
localised underside corrosion
offside rear cargo door hinge movement
reg plates damaged slightly
slight front brakes judder
spare wheel missing
unable to inspect brake pipes over fuel tank
An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
accelerator pedal rubber missing
corrosion - various chassis members
hand brake cables corroded
leaf springs corroded
lower effort- nearside hand brake & nearside foot brake
offside front anti roll bar link rod rubbers perrishing
reg. plates damaged
some steering play
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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P142 SDM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 P142 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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P142 SDM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 May 1997.
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