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N242 WOB

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,621 mi
Last recorded212,621 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 WOB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 212,621 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 208,021 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 208,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 204,218 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 200,300 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 194,321 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 194,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 190,904 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 183,339 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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N242 WOB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N242 WOB, 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 N242 WOB registered?

N242 WOB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 November 1995.

Is N242 WOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 WOB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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