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N104 BDB

1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,858 mi
Last recorded133,858 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D149,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 BDB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 133,858 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 133,858 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outer sills and rear chassie starting to rust

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear disc tin back plate rusted

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 12 Jun 2006 126,086 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 126,086 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cab rear floor rusting

near side door mirror damaged

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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N104 BDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 149,294 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 N104 BDB, 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 30 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 N104 BDB registered?

N104 BDB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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