MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s.f indicator lens cover missing
n/s/ side door has pertrusion at bottom likely to cause injury
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P726 UWW is a 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P726 UWW, 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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What year was P726 UWW registered?
P726 UWW is a 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 8 January 1997.
Is P726 UWW safe to buy?
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