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P463 CSB

1996 Mercedes 208D SWB

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,233 mi
Last recorded184,233 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB157,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 CSB
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 184,233 miles

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT SLACK

SLIGHT INSECURITY AT O/S/F HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR

Fail 2 Dec 2008 184,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT SLACK

Pass 3 Dec 2007 179,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 186,654 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 168,652 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P463 CSB is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P463 CSB, 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 P463 CSB registered?

P463 CSB is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P463 CSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P463 CSB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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