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T959 NPP

1999 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,301 mi
Last recorded139,301 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB153,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT959 NPP
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 139,301 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Oct 2006

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2005

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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T959 NPP is a 1999 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 75%.

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 T959 NPP, 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 T959 NPP registered?

T959 NPP is a 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T959 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T959 NPP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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