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N204 DWX

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,776 mi
Last recorded150,776 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 DWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 150,776 miles

both front and rear wheel arches

both front lower ball joints worn to limit

engine oil leaks

front cross member rusted and holed

rear shock absorbers bushes badlt worn

Fail 8 Nov 2012 150,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

both front and rear wheel arches

both front lower ball joints worn to limit

engine oil leaks

front cross member rusted and holed

rear shock absorbers bushes badlt worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 144,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 138,356 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

both rear diff seals leaking

Fail 9 Sep 2010 138,356 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

both rear diff seals leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2009 126,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 126,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 115,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 115,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

light misting of oil on n/s/r diff seal

Pass 3 Sep 2007 102,343 miles

Engine has oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2007 102,343 miles

Engine has oil leak

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 97,343 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 97,343 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N204 DWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N204 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 N204 DWX registered?

N204 DWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 13 September 1995.

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