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T865 CTY

1999 Mercedes 208D SWB

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,023 mi
Last recorded119,023 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB153,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 CTY
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 119,023 miles

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

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

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

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

lower radiator panel corroded

n/s sill corroded

van came in for retest with passenger front seat removed

Fail 6 Jun 2009 118,951 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

lower radiator panel corroded

n/s sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 106,834 miles

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

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

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

vehicle came in for retest with o/s seat removed

Fail 14 May 2008 106,817 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2007 93,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear lens cracked

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2007 93,863 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear lens cracked

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2006 82,659 miles

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

hand brake travel close to maximum

play in 2 front anti roll bar drop liks

Fail 11 May 2006 82,659 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake travel close to maximum

play in 2 front anti roll bar drop liks

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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T865 CTY is a 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 T865 CTY, 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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What year was T865 CTY registered?

T865 CTY is a 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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