MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
oil leak from offside rear hub seal
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FOG LIGHT MALFUNCTION †O/S/R HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY POOR
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Adjusted headlamp aim
Corrosion on metal brake pipe on top right hand side of brake compensator valve
Front indicators slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front tyre worn excessivly on outer edge
Nearside rear door bottom catch not working
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight play in both front anti roll bar link bushes
Small amount of play in rear anti roll bar bushes
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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P169 WFW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P169 WFW, 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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P169 WFW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 May 1997.
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