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S323 GSG

1998 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,645 mi
Last recorded107,645 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB128,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 GSG
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 107,645 miles

lift on n/s and o/s front bottom ball jionts

n/s and o/s rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

slight lift on n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 17 Oct 2007 107,645 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

lift on n/s and o/s front bottom ball jionts

n/s and o/s rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

slight lift on n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2006 102,500 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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S323 GSG is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S323 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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What year was S323 GSG registered?

S323 GSG is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S323 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S323 GSG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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