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P373 DOF

1996 Mercedes 208D SWB

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

136,117 mi
Last recorded136,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB157,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 DOF
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2006 136,117 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 136,117 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 135,911 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P373 DOF is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 157,149 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 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P373 DOF, 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 30 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 P373 DOF registered?

P373 DOF is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P373 DOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 DOF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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