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P169 WFW

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,658 mi
Last recorded190,658 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 WFW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 190,658 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 190,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 179,623 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 179,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 168,165 miles

FOG LIGHT MALFUNCTION †O/S/R HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY POOR

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 153,774 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2006 153,765 miles

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.

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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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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What year was P169 WFW registered?

P169 WFW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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