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R296 YWP

1998 Mercedes 208D SWB

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,108 mi
Last recorded140,108 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB128,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 YWP
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 140,108 miles

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

Please note there is a small mark to screen but not within veiw

Pass 3 May 2007 129,268 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 129,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Brake wear indicators are cut, some are disconnected.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 97,685 miles

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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R296 YWP is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R296 YWP, 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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R296 YWP is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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