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Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
damage to windscreen not in swept area
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
damage to windscreen not in swept area
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
mileage not displayed
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
mileage not displayed
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P576 KJA is a 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 P576 KJA, 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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P576 KJA is a 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 2 January 1997.
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