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N120 STX

1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,955 mi
Last recorded251,955 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D149,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 STX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 251,955 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 250,143 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 6,295 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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N120 STX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N120 STX, 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 N120 STX registered?

N120 STX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N120 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N120 STX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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