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M143 CWV

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,880 mi
Last recorded130,880 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 CWV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 130,880 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 127,881 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 125,262 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 125,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 122,749 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 122,749 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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M143 CWV is a 1995 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 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 142,201 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 M143 CWV, 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 31 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 M143 CWV registered?

M143 CWV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M143 CWV 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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