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N219 SNY

1996 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,153 mi
Last recorded186,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB157,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 SNY
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2008 186,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 181,935 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 181,935 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

inlet manifold gasket leaking

Fail 3 Jan 2007 180,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both back doors corroded at bottom

drivers door corroded at bottom

Pass 3 Jan 2007 180,426 miles

both back doors corroded at bottom

drivers door corroded at bottom

Pass 26 Sep 2005

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 170,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,694
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 230
Registration plate lamp not working 135
Stop lamp not working 115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 98
Direction indicator incorrect colour 89
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N219 SNY is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 157,149 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 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N219 SNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N219 SNY registered?

N219 SNY is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N219 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N219 SNY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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