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R172 SYC

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationR172 SYC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020

Entire underside ehaviy coated with rustproofing, making it difficult to assess body/floor/prescribed area condition

Vehicle has all over corrosion to body, floorpan, suspension and spring mounting areas, what is visable is not considered excessive (see above)

Fail 18 Dec 2020

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Entire underside ehaviy coated with rustproofing, making it difficult to assess body/floor/prescribed area condition

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has all over corrosion to body, floorpan, suspension and spring mounting areas, what is visable is not considered excessive (see above)

Pass 14 Jun 2019

Accelerator pedal incomplete (footplate missing), but functional

Body/chassis/floorpans have all over corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated with rustproofing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2019

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake seems lazy at low effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring mounting area holed (multiple) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer step area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill has filler, also holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting area holed (as marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring mounting area holed (multiple) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Accelerator pedal incomplete (footplate missing), but functional

Body/chassis/floorpans have all over corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated with rustproofing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle underside coated with rustrpoofing

Fail 21 May 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded THREE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not latch (outer casing also missing) (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (around previous welded repair) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS and OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle underside coated with rustrpoofing

Pass 4 May 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes slightly corroded and coated with rustproofing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo area brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has temp repair to centre silencer

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2017

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes slightly corroded and coated with rustproofing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo area brake pipes corroded

Exhaust has temp repair to centre silencer

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 161,048 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2016 161,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2015 157,252 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 6 Jan 2015 157,252 miles

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

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

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 9 Dec 2013 152,539 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 152,539 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 146,703 miles

slight corrosion to most metal brake pipes

Fail 21 Nov 2012 146,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to most metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2011 140,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 140,722 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 125,323 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 125,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,478 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 66,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 66,157 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,813 miles

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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R172 SYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 R172 SYC, 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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R172 SYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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