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R180 SAS

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,313 mi
Last recorded154,313 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D138,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 SAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2008 154,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 145,072 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 133,419 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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R180 SAS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R180 SAS, 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 R180 SAS registered?

R180 SAS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R180 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 SAS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R180 SAS have outstanding finance?

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