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M68 XUG

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,429 mi
Last recorded90,429 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 XUG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,429 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise drivers seat

Pass 20 Aug 2008 86,093 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,914 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 81,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,240 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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M68 XUG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M68 XUG, 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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M68 XUG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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