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S702 XCA

1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,358 mi
Last recorded150,358 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D133,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 XCA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 150,358 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 150,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 145,292 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 145,282 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 136,208 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 136,208 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 118,968 miles

cable sticking slightly on hand brake linkage

Pass 8 Jul 2005 231,664 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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S702 XCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S702 XCA, 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 S702 XCA?

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What year was S702 XCA registered?

S702 XCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S702 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S702 XCA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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