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T727 JMB

1999 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,416 mi
Last recorded205,416 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB153,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT727 JMB
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 205,416 miles

exhaust tail pipe removed

Fail 25 Feb 2012 204,914 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail pipe removed

Pass 8 Feb 2011 196,649 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 196,649 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 193,283 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside door mirror cracked but still showing the rear view at the time of the test.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 191,284 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 190,376 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 187,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 171,580 miles

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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T727 JMB is a 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 153,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T727 JMB, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T727 JMB is a 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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