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M210 FMR

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,727 mi
Last recorded171,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM210 FMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 171,727 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 171,720 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 170,061 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 168,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 166,483 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 164,134 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 161,174 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 157,621 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 157,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 155,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 153,757 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 151,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 149,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 147,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 144,660 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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M210 FMR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M210 FMR, 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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M210 FMR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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