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S506 BNS

1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,435 mi
Last recorded183,435 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D133,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 BNS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2011 183,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s & n/s seat belts slightly frayed

o/s front door lower edge corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2010 170,921 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 170,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 157,293 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 157,293 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 142,406 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 128,746 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 128,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 112,896 miles

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
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S506 BNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S506 BNS, 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 S506 BNS registered?

S506 BNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S506 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S506 BNS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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