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P737 XFC

1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,547 mi
Last recorded128,547 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D149,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 XFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 128,547 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 120,440 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 120,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 113,075 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak inside o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 23 May 2006 104,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 98,491 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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P737 XFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 149,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P737 XFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P737 XFC registered?

P737 XFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P737 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P737 XFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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