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P829 EEW

1996 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,806 mi
Last recorded182,806 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB157,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 EEW
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 182,806 miles

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.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 182,806 miles

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.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 171,072 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 171,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 166,174 miles

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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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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