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N127 DWX

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

259,018 mi
Last recorded259,018 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 DWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 259,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror housing damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2007 259,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside mirror housing damsaged

nearside outer seat belt twisted

Fail 23 Jan 2006 254,057 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 254,057 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 254,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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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N127 DWX 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 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 N127 DWX, 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 N127 DWX registered?

N127 DWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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