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N213 WDO

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

255,687 mi
Last recorded255,687 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 WDO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 255,687 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 255,687 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 245,558 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 242,969 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safty catch siezed

Fail 11 Sep 2008 242,969 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safty catch siezed

Fail 4 Sep 2008 242,858 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 239,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 239,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 229,090 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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N213 WDO is a 1995 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 55.6%.

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 N213 WDO, 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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N213 WDO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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