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N176 FOO

1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,463 mi
Last recorded152,463 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D149,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 FOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 152,463 miles

Nearside Outer sill corrosion close to excessive.

Offside Front corrosion in brake pipe close to excessive.

Fail 27 Dec 2017 152,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer sill corrosion close to excessive.

Offside Front corrosion in brake pipe close to excessive.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 149,935 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 149,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 148,131 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 148,111 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 145,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 138,248 miles

Corroded brake pipe at offside front.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 138,248 miles

Corroded brake pipe at offside front.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 132,494 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,365 miles

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

offside rear hub has a slight oil leak but not affecting the brakes.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 127,365 miles

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

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

offside rear hub has a slight oil leak but not affecting the brakes.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 123,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 118,954 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 114,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 109,622 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 104,190 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 99,075 miles

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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N176 FOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N176 FOO, 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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N176 FOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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