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R109 XUK

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D138,827 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 XUK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2015

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 305,146 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 304,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 298,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

advanced corrosion to offside rear brake flexi pipe mount

nearside headlamp glasses cracked

slight whining at nearside rear wheel possible bearing or halfshaft

Fail 29 Nov 2013 298,430 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

advanced corrosion to offside rear brake flexi pipe mount

nearside headlamp glasses cracked

parking brake only just met requirements at 18%

slight whining at nearside rear wheel possible bearing or halfshaft

Pass 30 Nov 2012

all 4 brake hoses perished

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2011

both rear tyres worn low

both rearbrake hoses perished

o/s/f brake hose perished

rearbrake pipes rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2011

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres worn low

both rearbrake hoses perished

o/s/f brake hose perished

rearbrake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2010

Oil leak

front brake hoses perished

Fail 23 Oct 2010

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front brake hoses perished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 278,957 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 278,957 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008

nearside seat belt stalk covering missing

repair tape at offside rear stop and tail light lens

wear at rear anti rollbar "d" bushes

Fail 14 Oct 2008

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside seat belt stalk covering missing

repair tape at offside rear stop and tail light lens

wear at rear anti rollbar "d" bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2007 264,551 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 264,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 253,780 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 253,780 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R109 XUK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 138,827 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-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R109 XUK, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R109 XUK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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