MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,087 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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