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M474 XFY

1995 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,087 mi
Last recorded146,087 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 208D158,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM474 XFY
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2007 146,087 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 146,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 124,529 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 124,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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M474 XFY is a 1995 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.6% with a typical mileage of 158,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M474 XFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M474 XFY registered?

M474 XFY is a 1995 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M474 XFY safe to buy?

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