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P145 SDM

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,091 mi
Last recorded141,091 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 SDM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 136,712 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 136,709 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 133,433 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 133,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 128,367 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 122,741 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 111,442 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 111,442 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2009

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009
Pass 9 Sep 2008 106,214 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 102,123 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 102,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,911 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 96,911 miles

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

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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P145 SDM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P145 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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What year was P145 SDM registered?

P145 SDM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P145 SDM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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