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S127 XBA

1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,828 mi
Last recorded125,828 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D133,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 XBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 125,828 miles

Both sides outer sills Holed but not in a prescribed area

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Repair tape on N/S side repeter

Repair tape on N/S/R light lens

Fail 19 Apr 2013 125,826 miles

Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both sides outer sills Holed but not in a prescribed area

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Repair tape on N/S/R light lens

Pass 25 Apr 2012 117,189 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 117,188 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2011 113,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly cracked, not affecting view to rear

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2011 113,970 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly cracked, not affecting view to rear

Pass 10 Jan 2010 110,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 107,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 100,618 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 100,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 93,930 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 85,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

avised low reading recorded on nearside rear wheel

offside door mirror cracked

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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S127 XBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 133,107 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 S127 XBA, 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 27 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 S127 XBA registered?

S127 XBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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