MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
n/s/r lower shock bush slight play
spare wheel carrier securite
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
wheel rim loosely housed in insecure spare wheel carrier
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S205 GTM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 S205 GTM, 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 S205 GTM registered?
S205 GTM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 23 February 1999.
Is S205 GTM safe to buy?
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