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S335 WUG

1998 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,553 mi
Last recorded176,553 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB128,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 WUG
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 176,553 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 176,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

offside wheel bearing slight noise

rear hoses started to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2006 171,632 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 171,607 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear roll bar link bushes have slight play/wear

various other brake pipes started to corrod

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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S335 WUG is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S335 WUG, 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 S335 WUG registered?

S335 WUG is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S335 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S335 WUG shows 4 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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