MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipes covered with under sealant
Rear chassis covered with sealant/filler
o/s front and n/s front brake discs slightly pitted
o/s rear and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipes covered with under sealant
Rear chassis covered with sealant/filler
o/s front and n/s front brake discs slightly pitted
o/s rear and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front number plate cracked
front wipers smearing slightly
rust on both outer seals
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M816 XVX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M816 XVX, 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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What year was M816 XVX registered?
M816 XVX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 May 1995.
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