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R851 WLG

1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,628 mi
Last recorded115,628 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D145,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 WLG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2006 115,628 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 155,625 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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R851 WLG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 145,008 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 R851 WLG, 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 29 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 R851 WLG registered?

R851 WLG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R851 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 WLG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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