MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,806 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both reg.plate light bulbs dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r w/arch corroding.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both reg.plate light bulbs dim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r w/arch corroding.
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall cracking
slight corrosion on all brake discs
surface corrosion on outer sills and rear wheel arches
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall cracking
slight corrosion on all brake discs
surface corrosion on outer sills and rear wheel arches
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P829 EEW is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 P829 EEW, 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 P829 EEW registered?
P829 EEW is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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