MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r hub slight oil leak
Battery insecure
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s/r hub slight oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N253 BKW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N253 BKW, 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 N253 BKW registered?
N253 BKW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 October 1995.
Is N253 BKW safe to buy?
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