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P263 CPC

1997 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

248,083 mi
Last recorded248,083 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB147,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 CPC
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 248,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 248,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 227,946 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 202,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 177,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 159,062 miles

chip in off side headlamp lense

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,694
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 230
Registration plate lamp not working 135
Stop lamp not working 115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 98
Direction indicator incorrect colour 89
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P263 CPC is a 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 147,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P263 CPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P263 CPC registered?

P263 CPC is a 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P263 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 CPC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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