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S525 ABV

1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,965 mi
Last recorded120,965 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D133,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 120,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 110,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,567 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 103,567 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,324 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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S525 ABV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S525 ABV, 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 S525 ABV?

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What year was S525 ABV registered?

S525 ABV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S525 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 ABV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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