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N218 CHL

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

183,825 mi
Last recorded183,825 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 CHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2006 183,825 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 183,819 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 183,649 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

engine has bad oil leak

no oil in engine emmissions not tested

play in wiper boxs at scuttle

rear doors poorley secured

rear nearside corner bumper missing

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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N218 CHL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N218 CHL, 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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N218 CHL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 14 November 1995.

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