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M878 RVJ

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,116 mi
Last recorded249,116 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 RVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 249,116 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 249,112 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 246,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 243,481 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 243,481 miles

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

N/S FRONT KING PIN HAS SLIGTH SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M878 RVJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M878 RVJ, 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 M878 RVJ registered?

M878 RVJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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