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R118 HAE

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

187,218 mi
Last recorded187,218 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D138,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 HAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 187,218 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 185,148 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 183,513 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 181,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 178,529 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 174,168 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 169,719 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 165,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 161,066 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 158,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 156,165 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 156,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 147,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 140,880 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 140,880 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R118 HAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R118 HAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R118 HAE registered?

R118 HAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R118 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 HAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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