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S949 CUA

1998 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB128,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 CUA
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2007 120,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 120,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 110,398 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 110,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 110,344 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

surface corr other b/pipes

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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S949 CUA is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S949 CUA, 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 S949 CUA registered?

S949 CUA is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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