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P149 MOJ

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,095 mi
Last recorded96,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 MOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,095 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 96,095 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 95,439 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,816 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

under trays

Fail 8 Jun 2017 93,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp unit damaged showing white light (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

under trays

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine has oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine has oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 89,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 89,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 86,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 86,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 84,965 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 82,476 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 79,916 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 78,471 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,865 miles

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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P149 MOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P149 MOJ, 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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P149 MOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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