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P576 KJA

1997 Mercedes 208D SWB

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB147,756 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 KJA
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2010

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009

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

Pass 23 May 2008

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2008

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)

Pass 3 May 2007
Fail 3 May 2007

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2007
Fail 4 Jan 2007

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005
Fail 29 Dec 2005

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.

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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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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