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N164 AAL

1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,203 mi
Last recorded195,203 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D149,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 AAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 195,203 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 183,714 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 183,714 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 177,426 miles

n/s/f windscreen cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bars lower bushes slight wear

o/s/r and n/s/r brakes hose tiny crackes and o's/f n/s/f

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 May 2008 167,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 8 May 2007 161,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 161,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 156,051 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 156,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

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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N164 AAL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N164 AAL, 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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N164 AAL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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