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S696 DAP

1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,731 mi
Last recorded135,731 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D133,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 DAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 135,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,209 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/s and n/s sills and inner sills corroded

O/s sill holed outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 133,987 miles

O/s and n/s sills corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 133,987 miles

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

O/s and n/s sills corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 133,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s and n/s sills corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 133,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s and n/s sills corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 132,694 miles

O/s and n/s sills corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 132,694 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

O/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 132,095 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 131,285 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 131,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 130,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre ehhaust box corroded

front discs and calipers

Fail 13 Apr 2012 130,537 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre ehhaust box corroded

front discs and calipers

Pass 23 Apr 2011 129,906 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 129,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 129,284 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs wearing thin

o/s rear tyre and n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Apr 2010 129,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs wearing thin

o/s rear tyre and n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Apr 2009 128,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 127,991 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 127,422 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 127,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 126,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S696 DAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S696 DAP, 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 S696 DAP registered?

S696 DAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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