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SF06 AYT

2006 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,601 mi
Last recorded158,601 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 208 D114,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 AYT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 158,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 152,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 151,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light on

vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 May 2018 151,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light on

vehicle undersealed

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2017 148,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 147,415 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 142,911 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 142,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 136,361 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 136,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 130,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 127,947 miles

advise n/s/r beering slightly noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,756 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 90,755 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SF06 AYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 114,364 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 SF06 AYT, 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 20 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 SF06 AYT registered?

SF06 AYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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