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V105 HPU

1999 Mercedes 208D SWB

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,338 mi
Last recorded189,338 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB153,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV105 HPU
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 189,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 182,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 170,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 162,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 153,923 miles

rear no plate shortly

Fail 11 Sep 2008 153,923 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear no plate shortly

Pass 14 Sep 2007 143,839 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 143,839 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

oil leak from engine; †oil lesk from rear axle oil seal n/s/r; †tracking seems out

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,192 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 128,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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V105 HPU is a 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V105 HPU, 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 V105 HPU registered?

V105 HPU is a 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V105 HPU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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