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R269 GKX

1997 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,012 mi
Last recorded152,012 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB147,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 GKX
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 152,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 139,203 miles

Front windscreen has damage from worn wiper , but does not effect visability whilst driving .

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

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing .

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 139,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front windscreen has damage from worn wiper , but does not effect visability whilst driving .

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

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing .

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 135,345 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 135,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 131,589 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 131,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,694
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 230
Registration plate lamp not working 135
Stop lamp not working 115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 98
Direction indicator incorrect colour 89
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R269 GKX is a 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 147,756 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 R269 GKX, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R269 GKX is a 1997 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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