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P149 XCU

2005 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 XCU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014

small crack to windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012

oil leak

osr lamp damaged

osr nsr backing plates damaged

slight play in both front drop links

tail pipe damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2011 249,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers door check strap defective

hand brake travel long

nearside side door light corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2010 241,822 miles

2 x metal brake pipes have slight corrosion master cylinder to 4 way connector front

nearside front tyre has wear on outer edge

slight corrosion to rear chassis sections bump stop area to rear

Pass 13 Feb 2009 227,526 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 227,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 214,048 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 213,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XCU, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P149 XCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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