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R174 RFJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,319 mi
Last recorded146,319 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D138,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 RFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 146,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 146,033 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 146,033 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 138,794 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 126,128 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 114,628 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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R174 RFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R174 RFJ, 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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What year was R174 RFJ registered?

R174 RFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R174 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 RFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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