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M74 LDV

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,731 mi
Last recorded179,731 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 LDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 179,731 miles

Oil leak

diff noisy

offside front inner sill corroded but not effecting steering or brakes

Fail 17 Aug 2009 179,729 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

diff noisy

offside front inner sill corroded but not effecting steering or brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2008 173,008 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 173,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 163,690 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 163,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 153,215 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 153,215 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 148,175 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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M74 LDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M74 LDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M74 LDV registered?

M74 LDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M74 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M74 LDV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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