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K643 HNW

1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,786 mi
Last recorded172,786 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D132,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK643 HNW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 172,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 172,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 171,742 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 171,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 171,679 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 171,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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K643 HNW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 132,262 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 K643 HNW, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K643 HNW registered?

K643 HNW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 8 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K643 HNW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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