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S305 GSG

1998 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,835 mi
Last recorded152,835 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB128,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 GSG
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 152,835 miles

baffles in silencer noisey

steering rack boots twisted

Fail 11 Nov 2014 152,831 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baffles in silencer noisey

both steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 16 Nov 2013 151,392 miles

extensive outr body corrosion

front brake hoses cracked

oil leak

radiator mounting panel corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 151,375 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

extensive outer body corrosion

front brake hoses cracked

oil leak

radiator mounting panel corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 148,415 miles

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

rear tyres bald on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2012 148,397 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 147,647 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 147,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake hoses cracked

n/s/f indicator slightly white

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 10 Nov 2010 141,359 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 141,345 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

mainline cable corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 133,147 miles

both rear tyres worn near to treadbars

Fail 2 Nov 2009 133,089 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside steering rack arm worn

Pass 28 Oct 2008 124,728 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack arms severly worn

brake compensator linkage broken

Fail 27 Oct 2008 124,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack arms severly worn

brake compensator linkage broken

Fail 25 Oct 2007 109,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 109,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 99,278 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 99,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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S305 GSG is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 S305 GSG, 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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S305 GSG is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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