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N121 SRW

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,129 mi
Last recorded120,129 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 SRW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 120,129 miles

rear doors inop

chip at w/screen

exhaust poor

o/s/f side light dull

o/s/r lense cracked

oil leak at engine

pass. seat belt twisted

play at n/s/f wheel bearing

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Fail 4 May 2007 119,599 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip at windscreen

exhaust poor

major oil leak

nail at o/s/r tyre

o/s/f side light dull

o/s/r lense cracked

pass seat belt twisted

rear doors inop

very slight play at n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2007 115,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both back doors not opening

exhaust in poor condition

nail at o/s/r tyre

o/s/f side light dull

pass. seat belt twisted

sign of major oil leak

small chip at windscreen

various brake pipes starting to corroed

very slight play at n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 Dec 2005 109,909 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 109,907 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N121 SRW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N121 SRW, 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 N121 SRW registered?

N121 SRW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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