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S530 GWU

1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,951 mi
Last recorded188,951 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D133,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 188,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 176,869 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 169,008 miles

All rear brakes pipes worn

Front and rear anti roll bar links worn

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 167,557 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2009 167,523 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2008 164,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 160,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 154,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 143,756 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 143,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S530 GWU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S530 GWU, 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 S530 GWU registered?

S530 GWU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S530 GWU safe to buy?

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