MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,366 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P571 JHJ is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P571 JHJ, 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 P571 JHJ registered?
P571 JHJ is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 20 September 1996.
Is P571 JHJ safe to buy?
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