MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R162 NSG is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 128,001 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 R162 NSG, 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 28 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 R162 NSG registered?
R162 NSG is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R162 NSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R162 NSG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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