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M179 SHH

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,268 mi
Last recorded172,268 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 SHH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 172,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 172,268 miles

HEADLIGHT AIM NOT TESTED DUE TO LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF A STRUCTURE PART

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 172,265 miles

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

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

EMMISIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO SERIOUS OIL LEAK

HEADLIGHT AIM NOT TESTED DUE TO LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFF SIDE OUTER SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN 30 CM OF A STRUCTURE PART

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 154,283 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 154,250 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 139,746 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 139,746 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 134,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 134,136 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 127,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 119,545 miles

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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M179 SHH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M179 SHH, 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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M179 SHH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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