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MHS 195Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,656 mi
Last recorded117,656 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHS 195Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 117,656 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 117,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 117,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 117,094 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 117,073 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 116,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 115,788 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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MHS 195Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MHS 195Y, 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 43 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 MHS 195Y registered?

MHS 195Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 8 March 1983.

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The MOT history for MHS 195Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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