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M716 VYG

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,067 mi
Last recorded101,067 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM716 VYG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 101,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,067 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 98,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 98,612 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 97,506 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,015 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 97,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 93,971 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 93,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 91,305 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 91,305 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 84,387 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 84,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M716 VYG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M716 VYG, 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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M716 VYG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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