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N1 DLB

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,065 mi
Last recorded164,065 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 DLB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 164,065 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 163,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 161,021 miles

slight cut in side wall of front n/s tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cut in side wall of front n/s tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 157,975 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroding

front brake discs & pads worn

sills & arches corroding

slight imbalance & pulsation on front brakes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 155,946 miles

both number plates discolouring

front brake balance

offside rear tyre worn low

pulsate on front brakes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2008 155,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight pulsate on front brakes

both number plates starting to discolour

drivers seat security

front brake balance

offside rear tyre worn low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2007 148,867 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

PLAY TO STEERING RACK

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

Fail 15 Aug 2007 148,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

NOISE FROM AIR FILTER WHEN REVVED

PLAY TO STEERING RACK

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST

Pass 10 Aug 2006 139,976 miles

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

slight play in offside rack arm

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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N1 DLB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N1 DLB, 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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N1 DLB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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