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P391 TMA

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

318,221 mi
Last recorded318,221 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 TMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 318,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 318,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 318,904 miles

battery insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2008 318,902 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 May 2007 304,726 miles

crack in offside lower part of screen but not in wiper sweep

Fail 30 Apr 2007 304,451 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

crack in offside lower part of screen but not in wiper sweep

Pass 3 May 2006 255,979 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 255,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

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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P391 TMA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P391 TMA, 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 P391 TMA registered?

P391 TMA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P391 TMA safe to buy?

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