CarVerify

Free Car Check

S388 XDA

1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,568 mi
Last recorded175,568 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D133,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 XDA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 175,568 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 175,558 miles

Fuel pipe leaking underbonnet (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 167,257 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 167,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 158,981 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 157,967 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sills (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sills (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 149,568 miles

corosion setting in at n/s tow bar mounting area.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 149,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

corosion setting in at n/s tow bar mounting area.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 135,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 131,005 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 127,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 124,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 124,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 120,576 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 120,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 110,919 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2008 110,919 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,724 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 101,723 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 87,422 miles

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

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

offside rear flexie brake hose slightley twisted

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
Full Mercedes-benz 208 D reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S388 XDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S388 XDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S388 XDA?

You can check the full history of S388 XDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S388 XDA registered?

S388 XDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S388 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 XDA shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S388 XDA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S388 XDA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.