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S910 KCS

1998 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,703 mi
Last recorded183,703 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB128,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS910 KCS
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 183,703 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 183,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 178,864 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 178,864 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,694
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 230
Registration plate lamp not working 135
Stop lamp not working 115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 98
Direction indicator incorrect colour 89
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S910 KCS is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 128,001 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 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S910 KCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S910 KCS registered?

S910 KCS is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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